Suggest Treatment For Pain In My Back Below My Left Rib That Feels Like A Pulled Muscle

Posted on Mon, 9 Jul 2018

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Question : hi i have a pain in my back below my left rib , its like a ache could ive pulled a muscle pr is it sonething serious , its around where my kidneys are i think

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please check for additional symptoms.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

If the pain is increased by movements, coughing or straining, it is most probably due to local muscle spasm.
If it is deep seated and not much affected by movements and may be also has urinary symptoms then it may be a problem with same sided kidney, diagnosis is then well aided by ultrasound.
Problems with lower lung and pleura can also cause similar pain, usually increases by deep breathing.

Please check with your additional symptoms.
And let me know.

I hope this answer helps you.
Take the anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen if it suits you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

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

I didn’t honk the lung was that low down, the pain is just above my waist, and no it don’t hurt when breathing in or coughing.

I also had a scan last year Nd all was fine.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please give more details

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It is good that there is no pain on breathing or coughing.
Scan was alright last year that a long time.
Better to repeat.
Since when is the pain present?
Does it increase on bending down?
Any symptoms related to urinary or bowel system?
Any other information please.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (43 minutes later)

It’s kore painful when I sit down, lying down is fine and only a tiny bit of pain when standing , don’t think it’s bladder but maybe something to do will the bowel , the scan they done was coz of the pain coz it comes and goes

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Clinical examination and proper investigations

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

In such a situation it is better to. Get examined by a Doctor as clinical examination will get you more clear picture so that you can get further appropriate investigations to get an exact cause and proper fruitful treatment.
Please give feedback.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy