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What Causes Chronic Pain Near Last Rib After ASD Closure?

Hello, I have fairly chronic pain below my left breast near my last rib. I noticed it started a year ago when I had ASD closure (percutaneously). I mentioned it to the Interventional Cardiologist who did the procedure but he did not think it was related to the ASD closure. I m female and age 56. I exercise 40 minutes a day and do not smoke or drink.
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.Your pain below left breast is unlikely due to ASD closure.It may be muscular or bone related.If it is not relived with analgesics you should go for investigations like Xray chest,Ultrasound upper abdomen to rule out other causes.
My best wishes
Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD.
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What Causes Chronic Pain Near Last Rib After ASD Closure?

Hello, I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.Your pain below left breast is unlikely due to ASD closure.It may be muscular or bone related.If it is not relived with analgesics you should go for investigations like Xray chest,Ultrasound upper abdomen to rule out other causes. My best wishes Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD.