What Causes Intense Pain Below The Breasts?

Posted on Wed, 26 Oct 2016

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Question : Hello. I am a 32 year old female and I have had a very intense pain in the entire area right below my breasts. I am a bit worried as it has been over a month now. What do you think this can be?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be musculoskeletal pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Ribs and intercostal muscles are present below the breasts. So,the pain could be of musculoskeletal origin.I prescribe skeletal muscle relaxant tablet containing Thiocolchicoside to my patients with similar complaints.
I prefer an Xray CHEST-AP View & PA views.If anything is suspicious in Xray,I will go for CT scan of Chest.
Please consult a Chest physician, get examined and proceed accordingly. Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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