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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Ribs Caused Due To Excess Body Weight
Question: I'm over weight and my torso is short. My organs are pushing up against my ribs and causing a lot of pain. What can I do?
Brief Answer:
Please, what is your weight and height?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this excess weight and all the inconveniences this has caused you . For sure, excess weight, especially in the abdomen, would exert excess pressure on the diaphragm and chest organs increasing the work of breathing. This would lead to breathing difficulties and resulting pains.
The best treatment option would be to loss this excess weight. The generally rule is that if you eat less calories than you need daily, you would shed off some extra kilograms. I will suggest that you try to limit the amount of calories you consume daily and increase your level of physical exercise and activities. I will also suggest that you work with a weight management team on how to decrease your weight.
In the short run, weight loss is not possible and adopting a position that relieves most of this pressure from the chest organs would be very helpful. The best position for you should be a semi upright position. However, with multiple trials, you would be able to identify a posture that works just right for you.
I hope this helps. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification should need be.
Please, what is your weight and height?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this excess weight and all the inconveniences this has caused you . For sure, excess weight, especially in the abdomen, would exert excess pressure on the diaphragm and chest organs increasing the work of breathing. This would lead to breathing difficulties and resulting pains.
The best treatment option would be to loss this excess weight. The generally rule is that if you eat less calories than you need daily, you would shed off some extra kilograms. I will suggest that you try to limit the amount of calories you consume daily and increase your level of physical exercise and activities. I will also suggest that you work with a weight management team on how to decrease your weight.
In the short run, weight loss is not possible and adopting a position that relieves most of this pressure from the chest organs would be very helpful. The best position for you should be a semi upright position. However, with multiple trials, you would be able to identify a posture that works just right for you.
I hope this helps. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification should need be.
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