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What Causes A Sharp Pain Around The Ribs?

Hi i am having quite sharp pain around my upper left rib and under my left breast. The pain migrates and is hard to pinpoint where its coming from. It started last night and is getting more severe. Now its causing what feels like indigestion and i havent eaten anything that would cause it. Do u think its muscular? How do i get the discomfort to go away? Im 30yrs old, female, 5 7 weigh 125lbs. Ive had inflamation in ribs (middle) before. This is a more dull widespread pain. Thanks
Thu, 25 May 2017
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Sound more likely to be costo chondral in nature .
* Recommendations at present
- moderately hot pad fomentation for 4-5 minutes interval every 4 hourly
- analgesic tablets 3 times a day after meals for pain relief
- local analgesic spray help instantaneously
- deep breathing exercises with YOGA help slowly but surely
- avoid strenuous work / weight lifting
- avoid stress / anxiety
- avoid smoking / alcohol / any abuse substances if any
- keep ambulatory prefer to walk in fresh air to rejuvenate the lungs with
enough oxygen
- role of systemic molecules in form of certain anti-inflammatory agents ,
muscle relaxants , anti-oxidants is to be decided by in person examination
thoroughly with eliciting clinical signs ; if needed may require X-ray / MRI
Hope this helps you .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving us an opportunity to assist
Wishing you fine recovery from the same .
Regards dear take care .
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What Causes A Sharp Pain Around The Ribs?

Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly . * Sound more likely to be costo chondral in nature . * Recommendations at present - moderately hot pad fomentation for 4-5 minutes interval every 4 hourly - analgesic tablets 3 times a day after meals for pain relief - local analgesic spray help instantaneously - deep breathing exercises with YOGA help slowly but surely - avoid strenuous work / weight lifting - avoid stress / anxiety - avoid smoking / alcohol / any abuse substances if any - keep ambulatory prefer to walk in fresh air to rejuvenate the lungs with enough oxygen - role of systemic molecules in form of certain anti-inflammatory agents , muscle relaxants , anti-oxidants is to be decided by in person examination thoroughly with eliciting clinical signs ; if needed may require X-ray / MRI Hope this helps you . Welcome for any further assistance . Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving us an opportunity to assist Wishing you fine recovery from the same . Regards dear take care .