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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Ribs While Taking A Deep Breath
Question: There is a pain in my ribs (close to chest) from last night. pain is severe while i take deep breath and change posture during sleep.
Brief Answer:
I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better,
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query,
I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better,
Pain is anteriorly or posteriorly?
Pain is on right side or left side?
Any injury or indigestion? Acidity?
Waiting for your reply.
I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better,
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query,
I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better,
Pain is anteriorly or posteriorly?
Pain is on right side or left side?
Any injury or indigestion? Acidity?
Waiting for your reply.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
Below are the answers for your questions,
Pain is anteriorly
Pain is on right side
No injury, Indigestion, Acidity
But took eno as precaution last night and have taken Lyser - D just now for pain.
Regards
XXXX
Below are the answers for your questions,
Pain is anteriorly
Pain is on right side
No injury, Indigestion, Acidity
But took eno as precaution last night and have taken Lyser - D just now for pain.
Regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
possibility of rib inflammation or costochondritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
As per your history there is possibility of rib inflammation or costochondritis.
X ray may help in diagnosis and if required CT scan can be done . I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon.
You may require blood investigation like CBC ,ESR ,LFT.
Ultrasonography may help in diagnosis.
Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
possibility of rib inflammation or costochondritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
As per your history there is possibility of rib inflammation or costochondritis.
X ray may help in diagnosis and if required CT scan can be done . I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon.
You may require blood investigation like CBC ,ESR ,LFT.
Ultrasonography may help in diagnosis.
Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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