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Why Have I Been Getting A Sharp Stabbing Pain Under Left Rib Cage At Least Once A Day For About 3 Months Now?
Question: Hello for about 3 months now I have been getting a sharp stabbing pain under left rib cage at least once a day and lasts about 10-20 seconds and goes away.
It seems to be aggravated by movement when I bend my neck or back or a certain position.
When I get it and breath it also hurts
I am thinking maybe kidney stones
Sometimes pain radiates to back upper and lower
It seems to be aggravated by movement when I bend my neck or back or a certain position.
When I get it and breath it also hurts
I am thinking maybe kidney stones
Sometimes pain radiates to back upper and lower
Brief Answer:
Musculoskeletal pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The pain that you have which changes with a change in posture is likely to be related to musculoskeletal problem. A muscle pull or strain is more likely. A renal stone is a remote possibility.
Such pain usually subsides with rest, mild pain killers, hot compress and local analgesic gels. In case the pain is intense or persistent then do get oral muscle relaxants prescribed after an examination.
I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Musculoskeletal pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The pain that you have which changes with a change in posture is likely to be related to musculoskeletal problem. A muscle pull or strain is more likely. A renal stone is a remote possibility.
Such pain usually subsides with rest, mild pain killers, hot compress and local analgesic gels. In case the pain is intense or persistent then do get oral muscle relaxants prescribed after an examination.
I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Hello doctor thank you for answer to follow up it seemed to start after I shoveled snow one day about 3 months ago and when I move my neck or body a certain way I can get pain
Do you think it’s pleurisy?
Do you think it’s pleurisy?
Brief Answer:
Pleurisy less likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The description you have given is more likely to be a muscular pain. A slight muscle sprain is possible. Pleurisy is less likely to persist for so long without breathlessness at rest.
Hope my answer is helpful. Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards
Pleurisy less likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The description you have given is more likely to be a muscular pain. A slight muscle sprain is possible. Pleurisy is less likely to persist for so long without breathlessness at rest.
Hope my answer is helpful. Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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