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What Causes Right-sided Flank Pain And Soreness While Sleeping On Right Side?
Question: I cannot sleep on my right side - it aches when i wake up. No pain when sleeping on left side or back... Really painful Around the right side flank area between the rib and hop on the side... Very sore.
I am over weight and have been told it may be rib pain because i need to lose about 15kg... I have had a massage etc with no relief.
I am over weight and have been told it may be rib pain because i need to lose about 15kg... I have had a massage etc with no relief.
Brief Answer:
Needs work up and management accordingly
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. pain in right side under the ribs and difficulty sleeping on that posture with history of overweighing and no prior trauma history should be evaluated for gallbladder stones and gastric discomfort and pancreatitis issues as these can cause such pain and are common in obese people.
I would like you to take some pepto, some nexium, home remedies like tum and baking soda and take soem tylenol for pain relief. Also visit a doctor at earliest convenience and let them rule out all these possibilities. If negative then it will be treated as musculoskeletal spasm and will be managed conservatively with pain killers, muscle relaxants and rest.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Needs work up and management accordingly
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. pain in right side under the ribs and difficulty sleeping on that posture with history of overweighing and no prior trauma history should be evaluated for gallbladder stones and gastric discomfort and pancreatitis issues as these can cause such pain and are common in obese people.
I would like you to take some pepto, some nexium, home remedies like tum and baking soda and take soem tylenol for pain relief. Also visit a doctor at earliest convenience and let them rule out all these possibilities. If negative then it will be treated as musculoskeletal spasm and will be managed conservatively with pain killers, muscle relaxants and rest.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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