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Suggest Remedy For Sharp Pain In Ribs
I had really painful sharpe stabbing pains in the right side of my ribs at the back and front that would wake me up, and mean I was unable to sleep etc... It hurt to touch too. However would fade as the day went on. It got that bad Monday I rated it an 8 out of 10 and was in tears. I see the doctor and he wasn t sure but thought it may be to do with my stomach. He prescribed me which I have taken for 5 days now. The pain has changed to a constant numb pain in the bottom front right of my rib cage which doesn t go away and at times gets more painful. I am also now having black stools. Is this normal? Or should I go back to the doctor?
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
Hello,
It is due to conditions like costochondritis.
As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It is due to conditions like costochondritis.
As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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