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What Causes Pain In My Back Near To Rib Cage?

I ve had pain in my back, about the center of it, but over to the left. It seems to be near the rib cage or at the bottom of it. I ve had it for about 2 to 3 months and it can throb to being a sharp pain sometimes and there are times when I don t notice it. Not sure if I did something to cause it and I keep aggravating it. Also on the left side of my stomach, near my belly button I ve noticed the skin feels a little numb. Any thoughts? Thank you, Don
Thu, 6 Aug 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

There is possibility of nerve compression in thoracic spine leading to rib pain.
I will advise you to do HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study] and PET scan
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, 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.
I will advise to consult orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination and further investigation.


Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery.

Take care
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What Causes Pain In My Back Near To Rib Cage?

Hello, I have studied your case. There is possibility of nerve compression in thoracic spine leading to rib pain. I will advise you to do HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study] and PET scan For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, 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. I will advise to consult orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination and further investigation. Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery. Take care