Pain in rib cage PLZZ help in pain?

Question

I was bending down for a long time looking for something in my drawer while i was sitting on my bed when i got up i got this excruciating pain in my right ribcage towards the upper part.If i stay completely still it doesn't hurt i just feel a little something there but as soon as i move the slightest bit the pain comes and really hurts.The worst pain is when i'm bending,twisting or if my upper body doesn't have any support.PLZ help i'm in a lot of pain.P.S. i'm 13

Answer 1

I was going to say gallbladder but I saw you were 13. Go get it checked out because it could be serious.

Answer 2

It sounds like you may have strained a muscle in your side.  Try putting an ice pack on it for about 15-20 minutes to keep any inflammation (swelling) down.  I have a 13-year-old, and I would also give them one Advil or Naproxen if the ice didn't seem to help (make sure that you aren't allergic to ibuprofen - ask your mom or dad) or Tylenol to help with the pain and swelling.

It could also be a pinched nerve, in which case all those things will help by bringing down the swelling of the tissue.

I would go get it checked out just to be safe.

Answer 3

I agree with Lilium.  You may have strained a muscle in your rib area or pinched one of the many nerves in the area.  The ice pack should reduce any swelling.  If it doesn't get better however, I would have your parents take you to your family physician to have it checked out.