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How Can Pain Around The Upper Rib Cage And Sternum Be Treated?
I am a 57 year old overweight female with pain around my upper rib cage, sternum, that seems to go through to my back. The pain is worse when I lay down. My stomach hurts and feels acidic. I still have my gallbladder. I have had this pain for about 2 weeks. My email is YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Hi,
Pain in upper rib cage and sternum can be tread ibuprofen and hot compress. Also, do a Bone scan. Sometimes physiotherapy helps.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
Pain in upper rib cage and sternum can be tread ibuprofen and hot compress. Also, do a Bone scan. Sometimes physiotherapy helps.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
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