Hi I Have Slight Pain. More Of A Muscle Cramp

Posted on Wed, 15 May 2019

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Question : Hi I have slight pain. More of a muscle cramp under my left rib cage for some time now. About a month in fact. This pain I have had in years ago the past and it went away. It feels like my lower ribs are pushing inward. I had this pain when I was overweight. And have not had it in many years. But now that I am overweight again. ( 30lbs ) I have been experiencing it again. I had been drinking white wine accessively last year. But have not been drinking for a few weeks now. The pain is milder but still comes and goes. Also my stool on occassion is yellowish in color but firm. Sometimes thin. Not completely yellow but a yellowish brown. I also had a recent joint shoulder replacement about 4 months ago.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be a muscle spasm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain under the rib cage that you are having can be due to a muscle spasm or due to being overweight. This can be related to low levels of vitamin D3 also. Drinking too much can also cause an electrolyte imbalance and cause such a problem. You need to get a few blood tests done and start with suitable supplements for relief. Mild pain killers and a hot compress can help if it is due to a muscle spasm.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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