Rib Pain

[Chickadee]

Hi
For the past few weeks the bottom part of my ribs at the front (where they curve) has been sore to touch. Over the last day or two my ribs at the back also hurt (just under where your bra strap is). It feels bruised.
My bra is not too tight and I have not bashed myself or had a cough or anything.
Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this.
Thanks for any help.

[sqad617]

Nothing obvious comes to mind Chickadee and I assume that the tenderness is on both sides of the rib cage and not just one side. It sounds a muscular strain to me and perhaps ypunhave been doing some heavy lifting, or painting, decorating, some unusual muscular activity.

[Taxman1]

Perhaps someting to do with the clothes you wear. Bought anything new lately ? Or, maybe time to get a professional measurement on bra size, including cup.

[Taxman1]

If you have a slightly heavy handed husband or boyfriend, that may do something.

[daffy654]

It could be Costochondritis
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/cost ochondritis.htm
See your GP for any unexplained chest pain.