What Could Cause Severe Pain Around The Ribs Region?

Posted on Sat, 12 May 2018

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Question : I had lobectomy six weeks ago and have bad pain in the ribs they cut through. I understand the nerve pain but the rib is so painful to the touch and the doctor said it is just the muscles but I can feel something moving around the rib and it is so painful. It just doesn't feel like a muscle. What else could it be?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should definitely go for physiotherapy.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I can understand your concern.

The possibility of muscular pain is more likely.
There is nothing in that area except ribs and muscles.
So no need to think of any other major illness. It is muscle only.

I also think that you need physiotherapy for pain relief.
Physiotherapy in the form of diathermy, ultrasound, ice packs, warm water pad application is helpful for this kind of pain relief.

Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.

Wish you good health.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee