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Suggest Treatment For Discomfort And Pressure Under The Rib Cage

I have a feeling of discomfort and slight pressure under left breast/rib cage area. When I gently push on the area, I feel a clicking or popping sensation, and a feeling of a release of slight pressure.No extreme pain at all, but sometimes extends to upper chest area.
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Your pain is relieved by gentle pressure, so possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
But since it is left sided chest pain better to first rule out cardiac diseases.. So get done ecg and 2d echo.
If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case.
So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain.
Avoid bad postures in sleep.
Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Discomfort And Pressure Under The Rib Cage

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Your pain is relieved by gentle pressure, so possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. But since it is left sided chest pain better to first rule out cardiac diseases.. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case. So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.