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Suggest Remedy For Painful Muscle Spasm In Rib Cage With Dizziness And Hot Flashes

I had a muscle spasm in my right side of rib cage and my second rib from the bottom is on top of the bottom rib. When I try to stand not only is it painful but I also get extremely dizzy associated with feeling like I m hot, sweating, and shivering all at once
Fri, 23 Apr 2021
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Hello,

You have not mentioned anything about your past illness. Your symptoms are indicative of pain due to muscle strain, nerve impingement, costochondritis, intercostal neuralgia, etc. You are suggested not to lift heavy weight, avoid strenuous exercises and difficult yoga positions, stay comfortable and maintain normal posture while sitting, standing or walking.

You can take Combiflam / Naproxen, one stat to get relieve. You can take antacids if required. Heat therapy and gentle massage with pain relieving are equally effective. Since you are having dizziness, avoid heavy work or driving. Stay at rest. Get clinically examined by a GP and get Imaging tests, blood analysis done to detect slip disc, spinal / rib injury, ligament / tendon inflammation, intercostal neuralgia, etc. You will be accordingly treated. Stay away from addictions if any.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedy For Painful Muscle Spasm In Rib Cage With Dizziness And Hot Flashes

Hello, You have not mentioned anything about your past illness. Your symptoms are indicative of pain due to muscle strain, nerve impingement, costochondritis, intercostal neuralgia, etc. You are suggested not to lift heavy weight, avoid strenuous exercises and difficult yoga positions, stay comfortable and maintain normal posture while sitting, standing or walking. You can take Combiflam / Naproxen, one stat to get relieve. You can take antacids if required. Heat therapy and gentle massage with pain relieving are equally effective. Since you are having dizziness, avoid heavy work or driving. Stay at rest. Get clinically examined by a GP and get Imaging tests, blood analysis done to detect slip disc, spinal / rib injury, ligament / tendon inflammation, intercostal neuralgia, etc. You will be accordingly treated. Stay away from addictions if any. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician