Pain on the right side of the abdomen under the ribs is a common complaint. We’ve all felt it at some point. The pain may be ...

There are 24 ribs in total, 12 on each side of the body. The following are emergency causes of pain under the left rib cage: ...

Symptoms of rib injury include localized pain that can be severe. The rib cage glides open a bit with each breath and flexes in response to motion, each of which can also trigger pain or discomfort.

The 73-year-old, from Stockport in Greater Manchester, said her coughing had led to broken ribs and left her often feeling so embarrassed, she wanted "the ground to open up and swallow me".

Symptoms of rib injury include localized pain that can be severe. The rib cage glides open a bit with each breath and flexes in response to motion, each of which can also trigger pain or discomfort.