I Am Having A Dull Aching Pain In My Left

Posted on Mon, 29 Jul 2019

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Question : I am having a dull aching pain in my left hypochondriac region...it agreevates with couging.
what are the possible diagnosis. No vomitting, normal bowel habits, no fever, everything else is normal.
the ribs above this area also tender.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please give additional information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
Please give additional information for me to assist you better:
Since when is the pain present?
Did the pain start on its own or you had some strain or injury over the ribs area?
Any respiratory symptoms?

Awaiting for your feedback.
Dr T Chandrakant.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

it started a week back..i dont clearly remember any injury.

no problem in respiration

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably costochondritis or muscle pain.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
The most probable reason I can think about is costochondritis as per the history you have provided.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Apply a Rubefacient liniment that creates local warmth and relaxes the muscles, reduces pain.
Anti-inflammatory medications with painkiller property like Ibuprofen if it suits you.
See for the results.
Get a confirmation from your Doctor by asking for an actual examination so that the diagnosis is confirmed and other likely problems are ruled out by X-ray o chest, ultrasonography of abdomen.
Avoid stress and anxiety as these are known to instigate or enhance the pain.

Please give feedback after you do all the above things.
Dr T Chandrakant.
General Surgeon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar