What Causes Pain In The Ribs Post An Accidental Overdose Of Paracetamol?

Posted on Fri, 19 May 2017

Question: I have a history of overdoses... the last one being 32 paracetamol about a month ago. I have this horrible squeezing pain on the right side of my body from bottom of rib cage to just bellow my boob on that side area is around the size of my palm.

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Does not seem like a major problem... Do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello, xxxxxx, thank you for posting your query here..
Welcome to HealthcareMagic..
I am Dr. Manjunath.

I read your question completely and have understood it well enough.

I will analyze all your queries...

1. Please tell me some further details:
A. Do you mean 32 tablets of paracetamol over a month, or at a time?
If over a period of a month, then it's not overdose do not worry

2. Squeezing pain, at the right side of the lower chest.
This could be gastritis.

Please answer this,
A. Any history of trauma there?
B. Any kind of swelling?

3. Do not worry, using Paracetamol for such a prolonged pain is justified.

Please get back to me with these details so that I can guide you specifically.

Thank you and take care.
God bless.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (8 hours later)

1A. 32 tablets at once

A. what do you mean by trauma?
B. no swelling

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
32 tablets at once is not advisable

Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxxxx, thanks for getting back with your doubts..
I am happy for talking to you..

Please note these following things..

1. 32 tablets at once is bad, it's a severe overdose.
Please, do not take such huge quantity ever.

2. Trauma meaning any accident or injury in that area? If so, how long back?

3. No swelling is a good thing.
Do not worry, it should subside gradually..

Hope I have cleared your doubts.
In case you have any other questions please feel to ask, I will be happy to help you.
Or else, you can close the question and rate.
Take care..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (51 minutes later)

with a severe over dose should I have went to hospital with that?

no there hasnt been any trauma to the area

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It was one month ago, so do not worry now.

Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxxxx welcome back..
Happy to answer your doubts..

Yes, with such over dose you should have gone to hospital immediately then.
Now, there is not much of value.
Because, the Paracetamol content would have been detoxified by your liver.

And, good that you did not have injury.
Just forget everything and be positive.

The pain will come down on its own..
Do take limited tablets.

Hope this helps you..
In case you have any other doubts, please feel free to ask.
Or, you can close and rate.
Take care..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng