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What Causes Tenderness Under The Ribs On The Left Side?
I have recently been experiencing tenderness under the area of my left ribs. I do have nausea also which I can control by eating fresh ginger. I have had an issue with daily constipation due to pain medication but an addition of alternate diarrhea has begun in the last month. I have type 2 diabetes and take 1 500MG ER TAB of METFORMIN per day. I am 72 years old and weigh 239#, I
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Hi,
It might be due to a condition called costochondritis. It is nothing but an inflammation on the cartilaginous part of your rib.
As the first line of management, you can take analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.
If pain persists better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It might be due to a condition called costochondritis. It is nothing but an inflammation on the cartilaginous part of your rib.
As the first line of management, you can take analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.
If pain persists better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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