What is slipping rib syndrome?

Slipping rib syndrome is characterized as the unstable movement of the lower ribs (8-12). The instability may lead to pain in the chest or upper abdomen.

How do members experience slipping rib syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with slipping rib syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for slipping rib syndrome*

Who has slipping rib syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 7
30s 3
40s 5
50s 3
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 18