What Causes Numbness And Right-sided Pain Near Rib Area Radiating Towards Abdomen?

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015

Question: I have numbness & pain on my right side starting close to the rib area & extending down front & back to my abdomen buttock & thigh area. I also have a very tender & sore spot when pressure is applied is very painful & that is located on the right side below my shoulder blade. Any idea of what may be causing these things?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There can be thoracic nerve compression in spinal canal

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
I will like to give few differential diagnoses for your symptoms.
There can be thoracic nerve compression in spinal canal leading to right sided pain from rib to thigh.
Due to compression of this nerve root there can be numbness in your rib till thigh.

I will advise you to do MRI spine for this.
Another possibility of abdominal mass leading to pain on right side.
CT scan abdomen with pelvis will help to get further details.

Till time for these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
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.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

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