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Suggest Treatment For Mild Pain In The Neck And Just Below The Left Rib Cage
Question: I have been short of breath for a few weeks that I attributed to a recent bout of being overweight. It has been almost like a panic attack a few times. I started watching what I eat and exercising and I feel a little better. Just last week a I had some pain in my neck going up behind my ear and now I have a dull pain below my left rib cage almost like a bruise. Nothing terribly painful just uncomfortable when I turn. Is this something that can wait for a doctor appt i plan to schedule on Monday or do I go to ER?
Brief Answer:
Mild pain killers will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The mild pain in the neck and just below the left rib cage is likely to be due to a musculoskeletal pain. This is not likely to be related to a serious issue. Being overweight, improper diet, anxiety and stress, sudden increase in exercise and improper posture can add to the pain.
Mild antiinflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or Motrin taken thrice a day after meals and hot fomentation will help you.
In case the pain is severe and is not relived with over the counter medicines and a hot compress then it is best to consult an ER to get stronger prescription medicines prescribed.
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
Mild pain killers will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The mild pain in the neck and just below the left rib cage is likely to be due to a musculoskeletal pain. This is not likely to be related to a serious issue. Being overweight, improper diet, anxiety and stress, sudden increase in exercise and improper posture can add to the pain.
Mild antiinflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or Motrin taken thrice a day after meals and hot fomentation will help you.
In case the pain is severe and is not relived with over the counter medicines and a hot compress then it is best to consult an ER to get stronger prescription medicines prescribed.
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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