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What Causes Chronic Pain On Either Side Of Rib Cage?

hello my daughter is 12 years old and shes had pain under her rib cage on the both sides off and on since the 3rd grade when she has any kind of activity just had xrays done and it didn t show anything doctor is telling me to have her drink more fluids and take a vitamin. I don t think that s the answer any ideas?
Fri, 4 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic pain on either side of rib cage. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , Poor posture , myofascial pain , jolted in a car , hit hard in the back and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may recommend physical therapy , particular type of exercises and prescribe muscle relaxant and analgesic . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist if there will be cardiac problem , which is rare chance in your case . For now continue taking advil and apply warm compresses to back . Exercises recommended by doctor and physical therapy will help alot .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Chronic Pain On Either Side Of Rib Cage?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic pain on either side of rib cage. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , Poor posture , myofascial pain , jolted in a car , hit hard in the back and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may recommend physical therapy , particular type of exercises and prescribe muscle relaxant and analgesic . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist if there will be cardiac problem , which is rare chance in your case . For now continue taking advil and apply warm compresses to back . Exercises recommended by doctor and physical therapy will help alot . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari