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What Causes Recurring Contraction Like Pain Under The Ribs?

Hi im experiencing contraction pains (tightenings) high... under my ribs, I m NOT pregnant. It s been 3 days now, started one day prior to my cycle. Could it be simply period pain? I m 35, have a two year old and never felt anything like this before. On a scale of 1 being less and 10 being most, I rate the pain at 8 to 9.

posted on Wed, 6 Jan 2016

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Fri, 27 May 2016 Answered on

Fri, 27 May 2016 Last reviewed on

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Chibitam Obia 's Response

Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your experience with a contraction pain at your ribs following your menstrual cycle I will suggest you have developed one of the following

Costochondritis
Pneumonia
Sprain

In view of this please do the following test
Chest x-ray
ECG

In view of this please please see a pulmonologist specialist for expert clinical assessment and adequate drug prescription

Meanwhile please take the following Tablet neurobion lyrica gabapentin cymbalta

I hope this helps Regards

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What Causes Recurring Contraction Like Pain Under The Ribs?

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