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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Pain In Ribs
Question: I have had right rib pain since my early twenties which seems to be getting worse now I am approaching age 40. While I do not know my rib was broken in my twenties, my sister, who is an RN at a local hospital, tells me nothing can be done for injured ribs and that essentially they are injuries which can stay with you forever. Is this true? If so, is it possible for them to just get worse and worse?
Brief Answer:
Can be due to other causes also.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the ribs that you are having is not necessary to be related to the injury you suffered 20 years ago. This can happen due to a poor posture, abnormal curvature of the spine. low levels of vitamin D3 or a muscle spasm in the area. This needs a proper examination and investigations under the guidance of an orthopedician to find the cause. Many of these causes can be treated.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to other causes also.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the ribs that you are having is not necessary to be related to the injury you suffered 20 years ago. This can happen due to a poor posture, abnormal curvature of the spine. low levels of vitamin D3 or a muscle spasm in the area. This needs a proper examination and investigations under the guidance of an orthopedician to find the cause. Many of these causes can be treated.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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