Causes of pain in the rib cage

Rib pain is usually related to daily life. There are many causes of sternal rib pain, such as exercising beyond your ability, improper breathing, dehydration, or exercising immediately after a meal. Usually, some people have a severe cold and a very bad cough, which can also cause pain in the chest and ribs. Below we will introduce to you the causes of chest and rib pain, and some tips on how to relieve your chest and rib pain.

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It is generally believed to be related to daily life, such as exercise beyond one's ability, improper breathing, dehydration, or exercise immediately after a meal. Side rib pain, pain and tenderness in the sternocostal joints, pain that worsens with chest expansion and upper limb movement. Right rib pain syndrome is more common in young women and is more common in the 2-4 sternocostal joints. Can be single shot or multiple shot. The cause of the disease is not very clear and is related to trauma, so it is common in manual laborers and gymnasts.

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1. Physical Examination

Taking a medical history gives us a preliminary impression and revelation, and also guides us to a conception of the nature of the disease. Such as: pain and tenderness in the sternocostal joints, increased pain in chest expansion and upper limb movement, etc. Symptoms and signs examination.

2. Imaging Examination

Laboratory tests must be summarized and analyzed based on the objective data obtained from medical history and physical examination, from which several possible diagnoses can be proposed, and then further consideration should be given to which actual laboratory tests should be performed to confirm the diagnosis. Such as rib X-ray examination and rib CT examination.

Differential Diagnosis

Rib pain: If the thoracic vertebrae corresponding to the ribs are slightly displaced, the costal nerves may be stuck or adhered, causing pain. There is muscle damage at the painful point, causing aseptic inflammation, which stimulates the costal nerves and causes pain.

Side rib pain, pain and tenderness in the sternocostal joints, pain that worsens with chest expansion and upper limb movement.

Right-sided rib pain syndrome is more common in young women and is more common in the 2-4 sternocostal joints. Can be single shot or multiple shot. The cause of the disease is not very clear and is related to trauma, so it is common in manual laborers and gymnasts.

Mitigation methods

Don't stress your side ribs; if it hurts, slow down the activity you're doing.

Raise your arms above your head alternately so that your chest can expand and contract more when you breathe.

Once the pain subsides, you can resume exercise. If side rib pain returns, stop activity immediately.

As you exercise, try to take longer and deeper breaths. Short, rapid breaths can cause your muscles to overwork.

Exercising without warming up is most likely to cause side rib pain.

Exercise can be performed 45 to 60 minutes after a meal.

If you plan to exercise, eat smaller amounts and avoid spicy foods.

Make sure you're drinking enough water.

Don't drink alcohol before exercise, as alcohol has a diuretic effect and can cause dehydration.