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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Ribs

I am having severe pain that comes mre frequently in evenings. It is on my rib cage area in the back mostly and comes around to my sides, especially the left side. Sometimes I can t get a long breath. I think it is inflammation but from what? I am type ll diabetic. YYYY@YYYY . Thank you
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
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hi
There is a need for an x ray chest and of thoracic spine.You may take a course of pantaprazole 20 mg for 3 weeks and get investigated by a phyysician and a orthopedic doctor.Investigations and tests can clarify the cause of symptoms.take care
thanks
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Ribs

hi There is a need for an x ray chest and of thoracic spine.You may take a course of pantaprazole 20 mg for 3 weeks and get investigated by a phyysician and a orthopedic doctor.Investigations and tests can clarify the cause of symptoms.take care thanks