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  2. Is right rib pain a sign of something serious? When to call ...

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    Pain on the right side of the abdomen under the ribs is a common complaint. We’ve all felt it at some point. The pain may be sharp or dull. Perhaps it was sudden or slowly crept up on you.

  3. What's the Deal With That Pain Under My Right Ribcage ... - AOL

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    "Rib injury or fracture—trauma to the ribs causing pain—or costochondritis, which is inflammation of the cartilage connecting ribs to the breastbone, can cause pain," Dr. Cutler says.

  4. This Serious Condition Could Cause Pain Under Your Breast - AOL

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    Angina is chest pain that happens when an area of your heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The pain can happen ...

  5. Costochondritis - Wikipedia

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    Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome or costosternal syndrome, is a benign inflammation of the upper costochondral (rib to cartilage) and sternocostal (cartilage to sternum) joints. 90% of patients are affected in multiple ribs on a single side, typically at the 2nd to 5th ribs. [1] Chest pain, the primary symptom of ...

  6. Quadrants and regions of abdomen - Wikipedia

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    The left lower quadrant (LLQ) of the human abdomen is the area left of the midline and below the umbilicus. The LLQ includes the left iliac fossa and half of the left flank region. The equivalent term for animals is left posterior quadrant. Important organs here are: the descending colon and sigmoid colon; the left ovary and fallopian tube; the ...

  7. Precordial catch syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The underlying cause is unclear. Some believe the pain may be from the chest wall or irritation of an intercostal nerve. [1] [2] Risk factors include psychological stress. [2] The pain is not due to the heart. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms. Other conditions that may produce similar symptoms include angina, pericarditis, pleurisy, and chest ...

  8. Twelfth rib syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Twelfth rib syndrome, also known as rib tip syndrome, is a painful condition that occurs as a result of highly mobile floating ribs. It commonly presents as pain that may be felt in the lower back or lower abdominal region as a result of the 11th or 12th mobile rib irritating the surrounding tissues and nervous systems.

  9. 14 Things That Might Be Causing Pain in Your Lower Left Abdomen

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    Lower left abdominal pain can have many causes, ranging from minor to serious, says Andrew Boxer, M.D., gastroenterologist of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey. Common causes include ...