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What Causes Sudden Pain In Left Elbow Muscle And Rib Cage?

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Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2015
Question: Hi I am 58 yrs old and lately experiencing a quick twinge in my left elbow muscle and my upper left rib cage at the same time. Its not all the time and it last for about 3 seconds..its not my entire arm and its not my entire chest
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
you need regular follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I read your query.
Sudden short onset pain can be due to nerve compression.
I will advise you MRI spine and EMG NCV study for quick diagnosis.
That's good that your cardiac profile is normal. If required 2 D ECHO may help you.
Till time you can take neurotropic medication like methylcobalamine and gabapentin consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy like tens and matrix therapy may help you.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes Sudden Pain In Left Elbow Muscle And Rib Cage?

Brief Answer: you need regular follow up Detailed Answer: Hello I read your query. Sudden short onset pain can be due to nerve compression. I will advise you MRI spine and EMG NCV study for quick diagnosis. That's good that your cardiac profile is normal. If required 2 D ECHO may help you. Till time you can take neurotropic medication like methylcobalamine and gabapentin consulting your doctor. Physiotherapy like tens and matrix therapy may help you. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.