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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Discomfort In Ribs
Question: Pain and discomfot on left side under rib. Symptons began after sitting down and feeling an unusual band of pain around both ribs and back. The symptons have persisted for a week. I wonder if a pulled muscle could cause this discomfort , or do i need to see a Dr?
Brief Answer:
Pulled muscle is possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
It depends if the pain is getting less intense or not. Such symptoms can appear due to pulled muscle or some spine issue. However very similar symptoms can be present in case of pancreas or gallbladder issues.
However digestive tract problems usually give pain after foods intake.
Please perform simple test. Take a hot bath and get some painkillers (Ibuprofen or Diclophenac). If the pain will get less intense, pulled muscle it is and no need to rush to a doctor.
Otherwise, you should consult a doctor.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Pulled muscle is possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
It depends if the pain is getting less intense or not. Such symptoms can appear due to pulled muscle or some spine issue. However very similar symptoms can be present in case of pancreas or gallbladder issues.
However digestive tract problems usually give pain after foods intake.
Please perform simple test. Take a hot bath and get some painkillers (Ibuprofen or Diclophenac). If the pain will get less intense, pulled muscle it is and no need to rush to a doctor.
Otherwise, you should consult a doctor.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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