rib pain
Cage wall ache
Pain in the area of the ribs, which may arise from the ribs themselves, the muscles between them, the cartilage connecting them to the breastbone, or underlying organs.
Causes range from minor muscle strain to serious conditions like fractures or heart problems.
The doctor ordered an X-ray to investigate her rib pain.
- chestRibcage region or strongbox
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- bruiseDiscolored tissue injury
- fractureSplit in hard material
- crackedHaving surface fractures
breathing · deep breath · sharp · stabbing · tender · sore · inflammation · pleurisy · muscle · strain · pulled muscle · injury · cough · sneeze · heartburn · side · bone · cartilage
- body ailmentssciatica, headaches, arthritis, stiffness, herniated disc
- chest painheart attack, angina, heartburn, myocardial infarction, pericarditis
- Pregnancy Symptomsmorning sickness, baby bump, cravings, nausea, fatigue