on the right side of my rib it feels swollen (in the center of my body)it has been hurting for about a week know .my left side feels just fine.
2007-08-13 16:38:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
a swollen muscle, maybe intercostals or the pectoral group. How do you sleep? O n your side or with your arm resting under your rib cage? First take note on your sleeping positions. Take pressure off your ribs and use ice 1-2x daily. If it still hurts like crazy, then see a doctor
2007-08-13 16:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by element_op 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you done any vigorous exercising? It could be muscles. You could always try ice, maybe some Icey Hot. Give it a few more days and see if it doesn't clear up on it's own. If not, a quick check up wouldn't hurt.
2007-08-13 23:44:13 · answer #2 · answered by MCase 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may have ripped a "intercostal" muscle which is the muscles that allow your ribs to move when you breath. it is possible you sneezed or excessive coughing. go to the doctor in case.
2007-08-13 23:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
try your doctor...and some pain medicine might help!
2007-08-13 23:42:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
one word:
!!DOCTOR!!
2007-08-13 23:41:53 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋