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What To Do About Burning And Itching Sensation To The Left Of The Chest Under The Ribs?

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Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2021
Question: Hello, I am experiencing burning/ itching left Center of chest three fingers down from breast. Under ribs. Not terrible but a little irritating when laying down
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Antihistaminic and topical steroid

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

According to your complaints it seems to be pruritus. I would recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching and apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily for few days.

Regards
Dr Asmeet
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What To Do About Burning And Itching Sensation To The Left Of The Chest Under The Ribs?

Brief Answer: Antihistaminic and topical steroid Detailed Answer: Hi, According to your complaints it seems to be pruritus. I would recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching and apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily for few days. Regards Dr Asmeet