Moderate left flank pain
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The other day, I started having some pain on my left side right below my ribs. The pain is continuously getting worse and it hurts to move, take a deep breath and trying to sleep is impossible. I've been unable to finish a full meal also, even though I'm crazy hungry. Trying to get over yet another sinus infection but it's just not happening. The pain is excruciating and I can't figure this one out. Being an emt, I know my quadrants and what's in them. Don't think it's a rib so I'm leaning more towards spleen. Help!!! Thanks!
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pippa58442 jamie012
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jamie012 pippa58442
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No I am an emergency medical technician (emt). I haven't gone to the doc yet. I have a lump/bulge over one of my lower ribs, with minor swelling. But the pain is starting to radiate and is getting worse. I just can't think of how i could've injured a rib and the pain started randomly.
pippa58442 jamie012
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Maybe you have Tietze syndrome which causes pain and swelling at the juncture of your ribs and breastbone. It is similar to costochondritis which causes pain in the same area but doesn't result in swelling. I got costochondritis suddenly after a long bout of stress.
jamie012 pippa58442
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Interesting idea, I didn't think about that. Definitely a possibility!
jamie012 pippa58442
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pippa58442 jamie012
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Swelling increased so I decided to get checked. 2 cracked/fractured ribs, apparently from all of the coughing I've been doing lately with the infections I've had. Thanks a lot for your help!! Just going to take time to heal!
pippa58442 jamie012
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My brother and my uncle's partner both cracked their ribs when coughing from a chest infection. Glad you found out what it was.
Neida jamie012
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Best of luck
jamie012 Neida
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No heartburn. I'll keep that in mind though thank you!
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