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What Causes Spasms And Tingling Sensation Under Left Rib Cage?
Question: Hi,
I have pain/spasms and tingling on my left, under my rib cage toward the bottom of the rib cage. It is not a constant pain/tingling: rather, happens episodically -- maybe 3 times an hour. I'm wondering if I pulled a deep muscle or strained tissue that would, especially, cause the tingling when the spasm occurs, seeming to radiate from under my lower left rib cage?
I have just returned from international business travel, in case that is helpful to know (wear and tear of bags and flights)
Thanks for your thoughts, how I might treat these symptoms and how long this might last (I'm thinking I should skip vigorous workouts until this passes?)
Thank you
I have pain/spasms and tingling on my left, under my rib cage toward the bottom of the rib cage. It is not a constant pain/tingling: rather, happens episodically -- maybe 3 times an hour. I'm wondering if I pulled a deep muscle or strained tissue that would, especially, cause the tingling when the spasm occurs, seeming to radiate from under my lower left rib cage?
I have just returned from international business travel, in case that is helpful to know (wear and tear of bags and flights)
Thanks for your thoughts, how I might treat these symptoms and how long this might last (I'm thinking I should skip vigorous workouts until this passes?)
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Muscle sprain likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The sporadic pain and tingling under the left rib cage is likely to be due to a muscle pull or tear that is causing the muscle spasms. Frequent traveling and carrying of bags can cause this.
You need to take rest and do a hot compress in the area. Taking oral muscle relaxants will help. You can also use an elastic chest belt to give rest to these muscles. This is likely to improve in 2-3 weeks. Avoid any strenuous exercises till it is completely treated.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Muscle sprain likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The sporadic pain and tingling under the left rib cage is likely to be due to a muscle pull or tear that is causing the muscle spasms. Frequent traveling and carrying of bags can cause this.
You need to take rest and do a hot compress in the area. Taking oral muscle relaxants will help. You can also use an elastic chest belt to give rest to these muscles. This is likely to improve in 2-3 weeks. Avoid any strenuous exercises till it is completely treated.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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