Suggest Remedy For Numbness, Itching Over The Rib Cage

Posted on Thu, 26 Feb 2015

Question: I had pain at night in My right rich cage but it stopped. Now Myou skin over the rib cage is numb, itches and feels thick.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be Herpetiform pain

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

Pain followed by itching and associated with numbness possibility of Herpetiform pain needs to be considered. It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the following additional information

1. Where is exact location of pain and itching. Providing clinical photograph will be helpful

2. Is there any rash or eruption in the area

3. Kindly provide me your age

4. How intense was the pain

Awaiting your response

Take care

Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

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