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What Causes Pain In Upper Right Behind Ribs While Bending?
Question: I have been having pain upper right behind the ribs. hurts to bend or twist as though ribs are pressing on inflammation. Seeing my own GP on weds pm but would like advice as to is there anything I can do to help myself now Have tried paracetamol and gavascone. Am going on holiday to Italy on sat.23rd May a special 80th birthday in advance.Can you help please
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Brief Answer:
Costo-chondritis/colitis to rule out
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
From what you are describing, the pain upper right behind the ribs especially when you bend or twist might be due to rib cartilage inflammation (costo-chondritis). A chest X-ray is advised to rule out lungs and cartilage inflammation.
Gas and colitis is also to be ruled out through abdominal ultrasound especially if you are having problems with bowel movements recently (gas? constipation? diarrhea?)
You can discuss this with your GP. For the moment, I advise to:
- take mephenamic acid if paracetamol is not easing the pain
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- apply analgesic cream/gel locally to relieve the pain
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
Costo-chondritis/colitis to rule out
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
From what you are describing, the pain upper right behind the ribs especially when you bend or twist might be due to rib cartilage inflammation (costo-chondritis). A chest X-ray is advised to rule out lungs and cartilage inflammation.
Gas and colitis is also to be ruled out through abdominal ultrasound especially if you are having problems with bowel movements recently (gas? constipation? diarrhea?)
You can discuss this with your GP. For the moment, I advise to:
- take mephenamic acid if paracetamol is not easing the pain
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- apply analgesic cream/gel locally to relieve the pain
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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