What Causes Soreness Below Right Rib Cage And Left Shoulder?

Posted on Sun, 11 Jan 2015

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Question : Yesterday a.m. Back on left side from shoulder to right below rib cage is sore. Feels like it's bruised but it isn't. Hubby looked and it is swollen. I haven't injured the area. Just wondering what could cause this, swelling

Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get your investigations done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have read your query.

There are many reasons for this.

So get xray of chest AP view, serum uric acid, E.S.R done and send me the report.

Till then you can take aceclofenac + serratiopeptidase combination three times a day by prescription of your family doctor.

Apply hot packs for 30 mins in morning and evening.

Avoid pushing, pulling and weight lifting for about 3 weeks.

I hope you have got your answer.

Thanks.

Dr.Singh.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar