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Have Knots And Soreness Under My Left Rib-cage. Bruised. Taking Adderall. What Can This Be?

I have knots/soreness under my left/side rib-cage extending all the way towards my lattissimus dorsi muscle.. My girlfriend has massaged be the last couple of nights and today the pain seems to have gone down, although she noticed bruising and a couple of knots surrounding the area. I have been smoking rather heavily (1 pack every 3 days) then normal, Also I take adderall to help me study. My diet hasn't been far from perfect, and I stopped working out lately. What can this be? Should I see a doctor and get an MRI?
Thu, 13 Jun 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The soreness under the rib cage that you can feel can be due to inflammation in the area. Costochondritis is also likely. Taking pain killers and doing a hot fomentation in the area will be helpful.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
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Have Knots And Soreness Under My Left Rib-cage. Bruised. Taking Adderall. What Can This Be?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The soreness under the rib cage that you can feel can be due to inflammation in the area. Costochondritis is also likely. Taking pain killers and doing a hot fomentation in the area will be helpful. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com