What Causes Burning Sensation In Rib Cage?

Posted on Tue, 24 Mar 2015

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Question : I have tenderness on touching my ribs, sometimes it is too painful to wear a bra, also occ I have a burning feeling on my left side on my rib cage and my breat it lasts often for hours .the tenderness on my rib cage is more or less constant.i have RA,so is this the cause? I've had a recent check of both breasts with a mammogram.c

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
rib pain with normal mammogram can be due to costochondritis or osteoporosis caused by RA.
costochondritis can lead to rib pain which can be confirmed on CT scan.
DEXA SCAN will show severity of osteoporosis so that we can start medicine according.
I will advise you to consult orthopaedic doctor for clinical examination and further investigation.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief.
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.

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

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