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What Causes Pain In The Right Rib Cage?
Question: I have pain in my right rib cage and I take Humira for RA
Brief Answer:
could be due to muscular spasm
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopedic surgeon.
The pain in your right rib cage could , in my opinion ,be due to muscle spasm triggered by posture, pressure or shoulder arthrosis. I suggest pain killers , muscle relaxants and if there is no relief in 7 days , go for x ray of ribs.
In RA, The bones become week and any pressure can lead to microfracture in bones causing pain.This can be assessed by bone densitometry- Dexa scan and if the bones are week, then treatment for osteoporosis should be additionally started.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
could be due to muscular spasm
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopedic surgeon.
The pain in your right rib cage could , in my opinion ,be due to muscle spasm triggered by posture, pressure or shoulder arthrosis. I suggest pain killers , muscle relaxants and if there is no relief in 7 days , go for x ray of ribs.
In RA, The bones become week and any pressure can lead to microfracture in bones causing pain.This can be assessed by bone densitometry- Dexa scan and if the bones are week, then treatment for osteoporosis should be additionally started.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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