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What Causes Pain Under Ribs?
I have bad pain under my ribs it feels like a pulled muscle but is under my rib cage so I can't massage it
It hurts wen I sit on my left side or if I lean to the right or lay on my left, its really uncomfortable, almost feels like a spasm when I catch it in my sleep ! Never had it before and never get ill so I'm confused ?
It hurts wen I sit on my left side or if I lean to the right or lay on my left, its really uncomfortable, almost feels like a spasm when I catch it in my sleep ! Never had it before and never get ill so I'm confused ?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Hello,
I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your rib
There is another possibility of 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
I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your rib
There is another possibility of 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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