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How Can Severe Rib Cage To Low Back Pain Be Treated?

I had a cervical historectmy (tho still have my overlies) on the 10th April of this year. I also had my cervix removed and a arterial repair. I have severe under the left side of my rib cage and penetrates towards the left side of my belly button and also into my back. It is uncomfortable more when I am laid down or at a angle when laid up in bed. The pain in constant, and I cannot stand for long either because of it. I have been back to see the surgeon who merely said he is a gynaecologist Only, and to visit my gp. When I did this , my gp told me to go back and see the surgeon!! I am in considerable pain and just keep getting sent either back to see one or the other - yet no one dus any tests! Please can you help?? Thank you
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Hello,

Most probably it will be due to spine related conditions like prolapse or nerve compression. We have to rule out other causes like costochondritis also.

As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Severe Rib Cage To Low Back Pain Be Treated?

Hello, Most probably it will be due to spine related conditions like prolapse or nerve compression. We have to rule out other causes like costochondritis also. As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician