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What Causes Pain In Rib Cage?

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Question : 70 years old. feeling pain at internal bottom of left rib cage . No bang involved. finger pressure causes discomfort. At a convention in New Orleans far away from home. your thoughts?
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
better to rule out cardiac causes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I am sorry about your current health concern.

Although it does not seem to be alarming at this stage, this kind of pain in a 70 years old necessitates immediate action to rule out cardiac or heart causes. I would suggest that you rush to the nearby medical set up and get an ECG done to rule out the same. If the ECG is normal, then it is likely to be related to gastritis. In that case, XXXXXXX seltzer chewables will help you.

Please go ahead and get investigated accordingly.

Let me know if you have more queries. Get well soon.


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What Causes Pain In Rib Cage?

Brief Answer: better to rule out cardiac causes Detailed Answer: Hello, I am sorry about your current health concern. Although it does not seem to be alarming at this stage, this kind of pain in a 70 years old necessitates immediate action to rule out cardiac or heart causes. I would suggest that you rush to the nearby medical set up and get an ECG done to rule out the same. If the ECG is normal, then it is likely to be related to gastritis. In that case, XXXXXXX seltzer chewables will help you. Please go ahead and get investigated accordingly. Let me know if you have more queries. Get well soon.