Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Rib Cage

Posted on Thu, 29 Jun 2017

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Question : I have been having a sharp pain in my left side right at the bottom of my rib cage. It kind of grabs when I breathe in like something is stabbing me. My chiropractor said there's a bowl duct that makes a sharp turn there and it could be that or I'm dehydrated. i has been doing it on and off for about 24 hours. When i breath in or sneeze it really hurts, What do you think It could be.

The pain is not contsant its just when I take in a deep breath. And its just on the left side of my stomach right at the front bottom of my rib cage.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Muscular strain or spleen inflammation

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

This could be a muscular strain or possible spleen inflammation.

Apply hot packs to the affected region. Avoid lying on the affected side. Take Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day after meals for 5 days. Avoid bending forwards or lifting weights. Adopt comfortable straight posture while sleeping.

Do get an ultrasound abdomen scan to look for possible spleen problems.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr.Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (24 minutes later)

Any ideas yet

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Muscle strain or spleen enlargement

Detailed Answer:
Please apply hot packs to the affected region.

If this does not relieve it you can get an ultrasound scan to look for spleen enlargement.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng