Autoimmune disorders: Some autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis present with pain the in the chest.Chest pain is common in fibromyalgia and can feel like rib pain. Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome that presents with multiple tender points as well as sleep disturbance and depression.Other causes of rib pain may include the following. Lower rib pain syndrome, Sternalis syndrome, and Tietze syndrome are some examples of pain syndromes that present with rib pain. A pain syndrome is defined as chronic pain with an unclear cause. Pain syndromes: There are several pain syndromes that cause rib pain.Strained muscles in the chest can cause pain that feels like rib pain. Heavy lifting or intense coughing are two common causes of chest wall muscle strain. Pulled muscle: There are small muscles in between each rib that can become strained or pulled.Costochondritis occurs when the inflammation is at the rib attachments to the sternum. The cause of this inflammation and pain is unknown. Rib joint inflammation: There is a junction between the rib bones and the rib cartilage that can become inflamed and cause rib pain or chest pain.Rib pain may be the result of musculoskeletal issues, such as the following. Chest wall trauma always requires emergent evaluation by a physician to identify and treat injuries. Internal injuries: Any significant trauma to the chest wall can result in internal injuries.It is possible to have both rib fracture and pulmonary contusion following chest trauma. This can cause significant pain to the chest wall that might mimic rib pain. Lung bruising: Trauma to the chest can lead to pulmonary contusion or bruising to the lung tissue.Clavicle or sternal fracture: The clavicle (collarbone) or the sternum (the bone in the center of the chest) can also be fractured due to trauma and causes pain in the chest similar to rib pain.It is common for chest wall trauma such as a fall or car accident to cause multiple rib fractures at the same time. Rib fractures usually present with focal pain along a rib and may present with chest deformity or difficulty breathing. Rib fracture: Rib fractures are common following trauma to the chest wall and can be extremely painful.The following injuries will result in rib pain.
Some systemic illness such as autoimmune disorders or fibromyalgia also cause rib pain. Rib pain without traumatic injury may be due to muscular strain, joint inflammation, or a pain syndrome of unknown cause. Seek emergency medical treatment for rib pain following traumatic injury. Rib pain following any sort of trauma to the chest wall is the most concerning, and is possibly due to a rib fracture, clavicle or sternal fracture, or internal injury to the lungs or other organs in the chest. Rib pain, or pain in the chest wall that feels like it comes from a rib, has a variety of causes. If you're experiencing rib pain, it's also likely to experience: However, if pain persists, seek medical treatment as there are systemic illnesses that cause rib pain that require evaluation and treatment by a doctor. Rib pain symptoms due to muscle strain or joint inflammation may be managed at home with rest and over the counter pain medication. Rib pain following traumatic injury should prompt emergent medical evaluation, particularly if the pain is severe or interfering with your ability to take a deep breath. Rib pain without traumatic injury may be due to muscle strain, joint inflammation, or chronic pain. Rib pain following traumatic injury may be due to rib fracture, clavicle (collarbone) or sternum (breast bone) fracture, or internal injuries to the chest.
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