why are my ribs sore on one side?
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Gastritis refers to inflammation of the lining of your stomach, which is also near the left side of your rib cage. Other symptoms of gastritis include a burning pain in your stomach and an uncomfortable sense of fullness in your upper abdomen. Gastritis can be caused by: bacterial or viral infections.
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Swollen lymph nodes The lymph nodes closest to the throat are on either side of the neck. These nodes can cause a feeling of soreness when they become swollen or inflamed. Many illnesses and infections lead to swollen lymph nodes. Sometimes only one node in the area is sore, which can cause a sore throat on one side.
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Gallbladder gone rogue The most likely culprit may be biliary colic. Pain is sudden and often gets worse. You usually feel that pain in the abdomen, right under the right ribs or the center of your abdomen.
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If you feel a sharp pain when you cough, this can be a sign that you have strained one of the muscles that connect neighboring ribs, called intercostal muscles. Your intercostal muscles lie between your ribs and attach them to one another. They also stabilize your upper body and help you breathe.
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Having strong core muscles will ensure safety and positioning of the rib cage as you perform specific yoga poses. In fact, what might feel like pain from the rib cage itself may be originating from the muscles that attach to the rib cage -- internal and external obliques, serratus anterior and the intercostals.
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Too much coughing or sneezing can also strain your rib muscles. It can begin slowly over time or happen suddenly. A muscle strain can cause chest pain. Your ribs may feel bruised or tender.
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Sleeping on your right side can cause heartburn symptoms to flare. Sleeping on your left, however, may ease the discomfort, possibly because it helps to relax the lower esophageal sphincter, which is located between your stomach and esophagus.
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['If you touch the spot where your rib is broken, it will hurt more.', 'Your chest will hurt more when you take a deep breath.', 'The pain will get worse if you twist your body.', 'Coughing or laughing will cause pain. There may also be bruising, depending on the cause.']
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Spare ribs, also called "spareribs" or "side ribs", are taken from the belly side of the rib cage, below the section of back ribs and above the sternum (breast bone). Spare ribs are flatter and contain more bone than meat, but more fat that can make the ribs more tender than back ribs.
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Costochondritis is inflammation of the areas where your upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to your breastbone. These areas are called costochondral junctions. The condition causes chest pain, but it's typically harmless and usually goes away without any treatment.
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You may feel upper abdominal pain near your rib cage, particularly on your right side. These issues require immediate medical attention. So, if you think you are having Braxton-Hicks contractions but the pain becomes severe and doesn't let up, get medical help as soon as possible.
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Costochondritis Rib cage pain due to costochondritis ranges from mild to severe. Symptoms include tenderness and pain when touching the chest area. Severe cases can lead to pain that radiates down the limbs, or pain that interferes with daily life.
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Costochondritis Costochondritis or Tietze's syndrome is another common cause of rib cage pain. This condition is characterized by inflammation of the cartilage in the rib cage.
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If you sleep on your side, try putting a pillow between your legs. This can help keep your neck aligned with your spine. When sleeping on your side, make sure the pillow isn't higher under your head than it is under your neck. Straining your muscles even a little during the night can cause soreness by morning.
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Your rib can get out of place in the rear as well as the side or front of the ribcage. A dislocated rib is sometimes confused with gastroesophageal reflux disease or heartburn. The area where this happens is very tender and it can swell and cause a lump over the joint.
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Rib Cramps and Pain Some common causes of general rib pain include bruised ribs (from physical trauma, such as a hard punch or a nasty fall) and pulled intercostal muscles (caused by sudden or extreme strain on the muscle in and around your ribcage). Other causes of rib pain include: Broken/fractured ribs. Bone cancer.
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Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs that can inflame your air sacs and fill them with fluid or pus. It can be mild to life-threatening. Pneumonia can lead to chest pain when you breathe or cough, which may cause pain in either side of your upper abdomen.