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Rib swelling: Swelling occurring on or around the ribs. See detailed information below for a list of 24 causes of Rib swelling, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The list of organs typically affected by Rib swelling may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Rib swelling mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Rib swelling. Of the 24 causes of Rib swelling that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Rib swelling' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Rib swelling, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Medical Conditions associated with Rib swelling:
Swelling symptoms (3730 causes), Rib symptoms (157 causes), Bone symptoms (2907 causes), Chest symptoms (1355 causes), Skeletal symptoms (4109 causes)
Symptoms related to Rib swelling:
Chest swelling, Bone swelling (82 causes), Swelling symptoms (3730 causes), Haematoma, Lung cancer (29 causes), Leiomyoma, Cyst (86 causes), Bronchial adenoma, Xiphoid process, Chronic osteomyelitis, Paget's disease, Osteochondroma, Fibrous dysplasia, Sclerotic metastases, Clavicular hyperostosis
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