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What Do Sharp Cramps In Rib Cage Area While Bending Suggest?

Sometimes when I bend over to tie my shoes I get a sharp cramp in my rib cage area. If I immediately stretch out straight again it will go away relatively quickly. I was just wondering if this might be a symptom of having an abdominal aortic aneurism? That s the only thing that seems to make sense to me. I am female, 64, and in great health … but my father died of a heart attack at 67 and my brother just had a triple stent in his aorta at 68.
Fri, 13 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp cramps in rib cage area while bending. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina But in your case the symptoms are probably due to muscle spasm . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . I to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle , doctor may take chest x-ray and examine physically . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back . If condition persist then consult chest specialist also for chest infection.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Do Sharp Cramps In Rib Cage Area While Bending Suggest?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp cramps in rib cage area while bending. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina But in your case the symptoms are probably due to muscle spasm . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . I to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle , doctor may take chest x-ray and examine physically . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back . If condition persist then consult chest specialist also for chest infection. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari