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Suggest Remedy For A Painful & Sensitive Rib

When I touch the tip of my last left rib, it s very sensitive and it hurts. It has to be specifically the tip of my last left rib, all other ribs are OK. I also experience chronic weak dull pain in my left side when sitting, almost every day. Lying down is OK, walking is usually also fine. Standing sometimes hurts after a while. Massages, physiotherapy, yoga and chiropractor did not help. My rib is supposedly not dislocated. Could this be a nerve problem?
Fri, 19 Sep 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query in my opinion it is muscular pain as pain is mild. Rest and analgesics(diclofenac/ ibuprofen) is its treatment. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency can cause this so serum vitamin D test is advised if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required. Avoid long continuous standing.Sit in a straight posture.Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily.You need to done MRI TO RULE OUT other causes. Consulting with treating doctor is advised. I think your query answered.
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Suggest Remedy For A Painful & Sensitive Rib

Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.After going through your query in my opinion it is muscular pain as pain is mild. Rest and analgesics(diclofenac/ ibuprofen) is its treatment. Sometimes vitamin D deficiency can cause this so serum vitamin D test is advised if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required. Avoid long continuous standing.Sit in a straight posture.Eat milk, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily.You need to done MRI TO RULE OUT other causes. Consulting with treating doctor is advised. I think your query answered.