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Suggest Treatment For Stabbing Pain In The Ribs
Question: I am having frequent stabbing pains on the left side at the point where the rib cage meets the abdomen.
Brief Answer:
Most probably costochondritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/66 - frequent stabbing pains - on the left side - where rib case meets abdomen:
This is most probably related to the condition of the lower ribs called costochondritis.
There is inflammation of the lower ribs.
I would suggest you the following:
Take an anti-inflammatory medicine like Ibuprogen.
Local application of a rubrafacient liniment to alleviate pain further.
Rest to the part by means of local heat application.
Avoid all the movements that cause strain on the ailing part.
Control of stress and or anxiety helps a lot in this particular condition.
Occasionally oral steroid may be needed.
I hope this answers your query and helps in proper diagnosis and treatment.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Most probably costochondritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/66 - frequent stabbing pains - on the left side - where rib case meets abdomen:
This is most probably related to the condition of the lower ribs called costochondritis.
There is inflammation of the lower ribs.
I would suggest you the following:
Take an anti-inflammatory medicine like Ibuprogen.
Local application of a rubrafacient liniment to alleviate pain further.
Rest to the part by means of local heat application.
Avoid all the movements that cause strain on the ailing part.
Control of stress and or anxiety helps a lot in this particular condition.
Occasionally oral steroid may be needed.
I hope this answers your query and helps in proper diagnosis and treatment.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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