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What Causes Cramps Near The Rib Cage?

hi my name is farah and I have a health question regarding my mother n law she is around 60 year old and is having really bad cramps in the sides of her ribs. they hurt her really bad when she coughs or moves a wrong way. she s had for a very long time and just about every day. please help.
Wed, 5 Nov 2014
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Hi, From the history you have provided, it looks that your Mother-in-Law is suffering from Costo-chondritis.
I would advise you to get an MRI of the painful area, telling the Radiologist to be specifically see for the painful- tender area. This will confirm the diagnosis.
I would suggest the following treatment.
-Rest to the area by means of strapping with the Adhesive tapes during the deep Expiration phase. This will limit the movement, reduce the pain and give rest for healing to occur.
-Anti-inflammatory medicines in full dose as per the weight.
-Steroids if required for its strong anti-inflammatory role.This sort of a treatment helps all my patients. and should help you too.
You can get this confirmed by your treating Doctor or search for any other cause.

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What Causes Cramps Near The Rib Cage?

Hi, From the history you have provided, it looks that your Mother-in-Law is suffering from Costo-chondritis. I would advise you to get an MRI of the painful area, telling the Radiologist to be specifically see for the painful- tender area. This will confirm the diagnosis. I would suggest the following treatment. -Rest to the area by means of strapping with the Adhesive tapes during the deep Expiration phase. This will limit the movement, reduce the pain and give rest for healing to occur. -Anti-inflammatory medicines in full dose as per the weight. -Steroids if required for its strong anti-inflammatory role.This sort of a treatment helps all my patients. and should help you too. You can get this confirmed by your treating Doctor or search for any other cause.