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What Causes Low IgG And Pain And Inflammation In Ribs?

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Posted on Thu, 8 May 2014
Question: hi doc, my husband's IG count was 0.2 this time but three months back it was nil. he is also suffering from inflammed upper ribs near the sternum which pains sometimes, should i be worried?
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer: Cause low IgG need proper investigation. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to HCM Immunoglobulin G(IgG) is an antibody isotype and IgG may mean a long-term (chronic) infection. IgG is produced mainly in response to foreign substances like bacteria,fungus,virus etc. Normal level of IgG is 700–1,500 mg/dL or 7.0–15.0 grams per liter (g/L).He should be properly evaluated for low values of Ig G.It may be due to many reasons. Rib pain must be due to reasons like costochondritis. He need proper evaluation by orthopedician. NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)should be given to him. Local anesthetic and steroid injection can be given in the tender area if normal activities become very painful and the pain does not respond to drugs. Infectious (bacterial or fungal) costochondritis should be treated initially with intravenous antibiotics. Surgical removal of the sore cartilage may be required if there is no response to medical therapy for costochondritis. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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What Causes Low IgG And Pain And Inflammation In Ribs?

Brief Answer: Cause low IgG need proper investigation. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to HCM Immunoglobulin G(IgG) is an antibody isotype and IgG may mean a long-term (chronic) infection. IgG is produced mainly in response to foreign substances like bacteria,fungus,virus etc. Normal level of IgG is 700–1,500 mg/dL or 7.0–15.0 grams per liter (g/L).He should be properly evaluated for low values of Ig G.It may be due to many reasons. Rib pain must be due to reasons like costochondritis. He need proper evaluation by orthopedician. NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)should be given to him. Local anesthetic and steroid injection can be given in the tender area if normal activities become very painful and the pain does not respond to drugs. Infectious (bacterial or fungal) costochondritis should be treated initially with intravenous antibiotics. Surgical removal of the sore cartilage may be required if there is no response to medical therapy for costochondritis. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX