Suggest Remedy For Constant Pain Around The Ribcage

Posted on Wed, 15 Jul 2015

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Wed, 15 Jul 2015 Answered on

Fri, 7 Aug 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : I have a constant pain around my ribcage just under my right breast and it extends around to my back under shoulder blade. The pain is worse when I cough or try to clear my throat. I have had this pain for approximately 2 weeks.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you may need further investigation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello I have studied your case.
You may need clinical examination and further investigation like HRCT and MRI and EMG NCV study.
Medication like methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can help you better.
Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (23 hours later)

I paid $18 for you to tell me to go to doctor? This is a nice scam you are all running!

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Physiotherapy will help you.
If not relieved then you may need local injection after consultation with your doctor.

We can guide you and help you for your problems.

Full treatment therapy may not be sometimes possible in all cases with online consultation.

If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

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