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What Causes Pain In The Ribs With Fatigue?
. Dull constant pain in left lower rib for last fee days, worst at night. Now I ve had stabbing pains sporadically and stabbing pains when I breathe in too fast/deeply accompanied with chills and fatigue. Should I hold out till doctors appointment in morning or go to er tonight? Pain is fairly bad but I don t want to take up space In er if it s nothing to be too concerned about
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Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to costochondritis which is an inflammation of the rib cartilage.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain.
I also suggest using cold compresses for local application.
If the symptoms continue, see a rheumatologist.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to costochondritis which is an inflammation of the rib cartilage.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain.
I also suggest using cold compresses for local application.
If the symptoms continue, see a rheumatologist.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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