Painful Ribs/Lungs

[Linda1853]

Over the weekend I have developed severe pain in the bottom of my ribs at the back, it's on both sides, very painful, any ideas please? I don't know if it's my lungs. Husband gave me a massage today and it felt like the pain was in the ribs🙁

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Be infection trying it on ... I just got over same thing CAUSED me to suffer chest pain and hypertension .. I never went hospital as never passed out and pain was not constant BUT did make me feel like It .. Felt like I had plaursy.

Defo not recommended for bank holiday

[Katinka46]

Sorry you are having difficulties. This is just a shot in the dark. And you need to get it checked out with your GP: sharp, severe pain at the bottom of your lungs could be pulmonary emboli. That is what I experienced during the acute phase of PEs. It was worse when I breathed in, and is caused by the clots causing friction against the pleural cavity which is why it feels like pleurisy. There are other things that could cause it so you must get it checked by your doctor.

All the best and let us know ho things go

K xxx

[Caspiana]

Hello Linda. I am sorry you are in pain. I have never had pain in the ribs but pain the chest I had with a bad cold. I agree with katinka. You need to see a doctor. Please do let us know how it goes. Sending a gentle hug.

Cas xx

[Peteybob]

Hi Linda, sorry to hear you are having the pain. As others have mentioned there are many possibilities of what is going on. More serious could be the possible embolism in which breathing is often very difficult, or pleurisy in which it typically hurts a lot taking a very deep breath. If you have either of these then you should call your medical services to ask more.

There are many items that could be happening due to so many organs in the area near the lower ribs. Hopefully it is just a strain or a light infection caught early that can get nipped in the bud. Best is to call your doc when able if not an emergency.

Best wishes

[Dedalus]

You should see your GP asap, but when I had something similar it turned out to be a pulled muscle. I was so relieved because it had been so painful. I hope you get yours sorted soon & that it's nothing serious. All best wishes xx