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What Causes Cramps In Right Side Ribs?
hello, im a 23 year old woman- when i was 15 i started getting weird cramp like feeling on the right side of my ribs, its not all the time, it comes and goes. sometimes it lasts for a few moments other times for a few hours, i tend to get hotter when it happens but im not sure if this is because its uncomfortable to breathe. i went to the doctors and they originally diagnosed me with asthma but i am athletic and the inhaler did nothing for the pain. when it comes on i can do nothing but try stretch out the muscles around my back. painkillers dont seem to help. please help me its really starting to get me down!!
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Hello,
The symptoms are consistent with conditions like costochondritis. As 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.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
The symptoms are consistent with conditions like costochondritis. As 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.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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