
What Causes Persistent Pain Under Rib Cage?

It can be hairline fracture in ribs
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. I think that you might have hair line fracture in ribs that is causing pain. Other cause can be lung or heart related. I would recommend you to get chest x ray to confirm the diagnosis.
If there is any fracture then you need to take calcium and vitamin D 3 regularly. Also hot water fomentation will be helpful.
if it is due to heart problem then ECG can be best test. It will tell us if your heart is over working and causing pain.
Third cause can be lung infection. Chances are high if you are a smoker or you have chronic cough.
So please get chest x ray and ECG as soon as possible. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
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You might have rib fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that you might have rib fracture that is causing pain with deep coughing and movements.
I would suggest you to apply hot water fomentation and rest. It will take at least four weeks to become completely normal. I do not think that it is spleen injury but if you are feeling pain more in abdomen then you might get ultrasound to rule out this.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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