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What Causes Pain In Ribs And Back?

Doctor, I am an Indian employed in the middle east. I was feeling pain on my ribs and back and visit doctor, Health Center and he checked my urine and saw few red cells in. Then doctor advised me to drink more water. But, still if I delayed for taking of water I feel discomfort. Why it is happening ?
Wed, 16 Jul 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and rib.
Due to occlusion of vessels there can be burning sensation.
This can be related to smoking also.

I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study]

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
As you are saying about increase in heart beat, you may need cardiac primary check up once to rule out any abnormality.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Pain In Ribs And Back?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and rib. Due to occlusion of vessels there can be burning sensation. This can be related to smoking also. I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study] For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. As you are saying about increase in heart beat, you may need cardiac primary check up once to rule out any abnormality. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.