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What Are The Reasons Of Having Pain In Back And Lower Ribs Which Is Prominent While Lying Down?

hi,
I have a pain in my back, right side lower ribs and more prominent when lying down in bed and turning from one side to the other. feels like a bruising pain. I am 65 and very healthy for my age.
This pain has been going on for about 6 weeks.
Thanks,

Niko
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back.

I will advise you to do MRI spine.
There is possibility of rib contusion or chostochondritis.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma's  Response
There are two possiblity. Either you have sustained rib injury during any sudden coughing or lifting heavy weight or you may be having a back muscle spasm. In both these condition pain may increase in certain position. First i would like to get spine x ray and chest x ray, to find out if there is something wrong with the bones. I would advice you to take diclofenec or brufen till you get all these x rays. Avoid lying on right side.
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What Are The Reasons Of Having Pain In Back And Lower Ribs Which Is Prominent While Lying Down?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back. I will advise you to do MRI spine. There is possibility of rib contusion or chostochondritis. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.