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Understanding the Ribs Pain in right chest/breastbone

Author: Dr Scott Pendergraft
by Dr Scott Pendergraft
Posted: Nov 18, 2015

Summary: It is important to understand that chest Problem is not always associated to the cardiac conditions. Problem in the right side can often also indicate that are a range of underlying minor/major issues.

Women often face a range of medical issues, simply because a female body is one of the most intricate one. Hormonal changes and other conditions can change the way a female’s body develops. Therefore, you need to ensure that there is a regular track over the medical conditions of your body. Chest Problem is often associated with the heart issues.

However, it is important to understand that chest Problem is not always associated to the cardiac conditions. Problem in the right side can often also indicate that are a range of underlying minor/major issues. Problem in the ribs, in the right side near breasts might be a condition called Costochondritis.

Problem in the right side is a hint that there is some serious health issue that is demanding your attention; especially if it occurs in the women of older age. Let us now understand how and when you should seriously consider Problem in the right chest.

What causes Problem in the right side of chest/ribs?

Digestive Tract Disorders: This condition involves esophagus and can lead to chest tightening. This can be a cause of the pain in the right side of the chest.

Gallbladder Diseases: Gall bladder inflammation can lead to pain in the right side of the chest and it becomes absolutely prominent after you eat foods that may be fatty or oily.

Hepatitis and Liver Inflammation: Inflammation in the liver can cause chest "popping." Right side pain in the chest or the ribs can be due to hepatitis of liver inflammation. Hepatitis can also lead to swelling. For checking whether you have hepatitis or not, your physician will conduct a few medical tests so as to diagnose the cause.

Injury or Muscle/tissue pulling: In women, this can also be a pain near the right breast. Recent injury that is related to neck problems or rib displacement, can also lead to pain in the right side of the chest.

Symptoms/ Complications linked to Right Chest Pain

Because of this kind of pain, women may observe following symptoms/complications:

  • Difficulty in swallowing the food
  • Pain in deep breathing
  • Pain in the right side of the chest while changing your body positions
  • Acid reflux observed in the mouth
  • Burning sensation in right side of the chest, especially near the breastbone

With these complications, you should definitely seek medical assistance from your physician. By understanding the underlying cause of this pain, you can save yourself a lot of major troubles.

Tampa Abortion Clinic. Dr. James S. Pendergraft opened the Orlando Women's Center in March 1996 to provide a full range of health care for women, including abortions, physical examinations, family planning and counseling. Abortion Clinic.

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Dr. James S. Pendergraft opened the Orlando Women's Center in March 1996 to provide a full range of health care for women. http://www.womenscenter.com/

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