I feel right side rib pain and cracking sound if i...

treatment:

• The treatment depends on the cause that led to the feeling of pain in the ribs and the rib cage, as there are causes that may lead to the feeling of rib cage pain, such as muscle tension, inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone, and other causes, therefore we recommend consulting a doctor for a clinical examination, currently, the pain can be relieved By following some tips, such as avoiding excessive physical exertion or activities that exacerbate the pain, placing hot water and ice packs alternately on the sore spot several times a day, and using some medications such as naproxen two or three times a day, and a gabapentin 150mg one pill a day, and in severe cases the doctor may inject analgesia  directly in the rib

How is the diagnosis made?

• Diagnosis is made by taking a medical history, what symptoms the patient suffers from, and whether the pain was preceded by a blow or a fall, and then a clinical examination of the pain areas in the breastbone

causes:

• Chest injuries such as being hit or falling to the chest
• spasm in the rib cage muscles
• arthritis
• Tietze syndrome
• tumors

What do we advise?

• We recommend that you adhere to the previous treatment advice, and follow up with the internist