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How Can severe Rib Cage Pain Be Treated?
Feeling as if I can t breath from my ribs , a feeling like my rib cage is going to cave in , pain under the right side of my rib and round my back , I have also been bringing up a bit blood every morning for a couple of months I have recently had blood tests and a chest x - ray that have come back clear
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
Hello,
The severe rib cage pain can be related to a muscle spasm or costochondritis. Usually, mild painkillers in combination with an oral muscle relaxant help in relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopedic Surgeon
The severe rib cage pain can be related to a muscle spasm or costochondritis. Usually, mild painkillers in combination with an oral muscle relaxant help in relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopedic Surgeon
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