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What Causes Discomfort In The Right Side Of My Rib Cage?

Hello I am a 16 year old male. I am having a discomfort near the lower part of the right side of my rib cage and it has hurt for a week or so now. Nothing that keeps me awake at night or anything but enough that its noticeable almost 100% of the time. Please inform me what it might be because I am curious as to what I should do next.

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Fri, 31 Jan 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain in your rib
This can be related to smoking also.
This can be due to costochondritis.

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.

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 Discomfort In The Right Side Of My Rib Cage?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain in your rib This can be related to smoking also. This can be due to costochondritis. 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. 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.