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How Can severe Lower Rib Cage Pain Be Treated?

As a result of fall i felt sharp pain on lower left ribs and felt a muscle or rib, not sure, as if moved from my backside to front. I m having difficulty in movement now and my front left side a bit rigid and painful to touch. I have used pain relieving creams but no result. Can you guide about the causes and consultation with doctor.
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Hi,

The cause of such a pain is commonly due to a pulled muscle or bruised rib.

However, it can also be due to fractured rib or a hair crack can also cause much discomfort or pain. Other reasons can be pancreatitis, Costochondritis, pancreatitis or even gastritis.

Take antacids & Pan-40 in the meantime. Visit ER, get examined by a PCP, get Imaging tests (X-Ray, USG, MRI if required) be done.

Get a total health check up done to rule out any developing pathology as a precaution. Get evaluated & treated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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How Can severe Lower Rib Cage Pain Be Treated?

Hi, The cause of such a pain is commonly due to a pulled muscle or bruised rib. However, it can also be due to fractured rib or a hair crack can also cause much discomfort or pain. Other reasons can be pancreatitis, Costochondritis, pancreatitis or even gastritis. Take antacids & Pan-40 in the meantime. Visit ER, get examined by a PCP, get Imaging tests (X-Ray, USG, MRI if required) be done. Get a total health check up done to rule out any developing pathology as a precaution. Get evaluated & treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician