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Swollen Painful Ribs
My boyfriend has been having pain in his ribs. On both sides the bottoms are swollen and everytime you touch him there he flinches. There are times that he gasps for breath and has a hard time breathing cause his neck will swell and his ribs will hurt.... What's wrong with him?
I just went to the doctor last night and I was told I have a cyst in my liver I would take him to doc because the liver is right under the ribs so take him to doctor
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi!
There is a strong possibility it is costochondritis (inflammation of the joint between rib and sternum. The inflammation around the joint area gives sharp pain on taking a breath. This can also cause tenderness on pressing the area which pains. An orthopedic doctor can diagnose this for you. Heat application, analgesic creams and tablets help.
However, it is best to consult a doctor once as a confirmed diagnosis cannot be given on net. Take care!
There is a strong possibility it is costochondritis (inflammation of the joint between rib and sternum. The inflammation around the joint area gives sharp pain on taking a breath. This can also cause tenderness on pressing the area which pains. An orthopedic doctor can diagnose this for you. Heat application, analgesic creams and tablets help.
However, it is best to consult a doctor once as a confirmed diagnosis cannot be given on net. Take care!
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