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What Causes Right-sided Rib Cage Pain Post An Injury?

Hello. I have a side pain (right side) on my rib area. It hurts worse when I reach or try to pick up something. I have not been in an accident or trauma. I wonder if I have pulled a muscle or irritated cartilage around my rib. The pain has increased over the past few days.
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
It could be a muscle strain and costochondritis.
Take following advises:
Heat pad application, Complete rest
Avoid physical activity and exertion that cause pain, Physiotherapy
Drugs:
Tablet aleve
Tablet tramadol if pain is severe.
Tbalet rantac
Apply Volini gel of affected area
Do not lie in affected side
Wear crepe elastic bandage to assist respiration and pain
If pain persist after taking above advises for 5 days, then go for Chest Xray and ECG to rule out lung, bone and heart pathology
Hope this may help you

Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Saga
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What Causes Right-sided Rib Cage Pain Post An Injury?

Hello dear I understand your concern It could be a muscle strain and costochondritis. Take following advises: Heat pad application, Complete rest Avoid physical activity and exertion that cause pain, Physiotherapy Drugs: Tablet aleve Tablet tramadol if pain is severe. Tbalet rantac Apply Volini gel of affected area Do not lie in affected side Wear crepe elastic bandage to assist respiration and pain If pain persist after taking above advises for 5 days, then go for Chest Xray and ECG to rule out lung, bone and heart pathology Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Saga