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What Is The Treatment For Pain In The Right Side Of The Rib Cage?

I am 57 and I only suffer from a severe pain in my right 6th rib when I try to lie down on bed and when I take a deep breath or on a strong cough A recent MRI showed Spondylo degenerative changes of the lower dorsal and lumbar spine manifested by: -Small anteromarginal osteophytic lippings of the opposing vertebral end plates more at L2/3 and L3/4 levels -Variable degree of reduced height and bright T2 signal intensity of the lumbar discs denoting their degeneration -Schmorl s node formation at L2/3 and L4/5 opposing vertebral end plates -Subchondral irregularities and marrow edema signal at L2/3 opposing vertebral end plates Also L2/3, L3/4, L4/5 and to much lesser extent L1/2 posterior diffuse disc bulges are seen effecting the anterior epidural fat and indenting the ventral aspect of the thecal sac What s exactly my condition pls? and why the severe pain in my right 6th rib? Is there any treatment pls?
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Hi,

You can take analgesics like Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated.

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What Is The Treatment For Pain In The Right Side Of The Rib Cage?

Hi, You can take analgesics like Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.