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What Cause Pain, Stabbing And Tingling Feelings In Ribs That Stops When Pushed?

Hello, I have to be many doctors for this. I have pain below my right rib cage but it is not my gallbladder, also I have a stabbing and tingling feeling on both sides of my ribs, it's always in different places and it stops when I push on my skin. Any ideas?
Tue, 23 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more in your case. Your symptoms are improving with pressure, so muscular pain is more likely.
But better to get done ecg and Chest x ray to rule rule out heart and lung related causes.
If both the reports are normal then musculoskeletal cause is more likely.
So take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
But first rule out heart and lung related causes.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Cause Pain, Stabbing And Tingling Feelings In Ribs That Stops When Pushed?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more in your case. Your symptoms are improving with pressure, so muscular pain is more likely. But better to get done ecg and Chest x ray to rule rule out heart and lung related causes. If both the reports are normal then musculoskeletal cause is more likely. So take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart and lung related causes. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.