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What Causes Hardness And Pain Underneath The Rib Area?
The stomach area beneath my ribs feels quite hard when I stand up. I am over 65 but look as if I m 8 months pregnant and carrying high! A lot of it could be fat (I am over weight about 30 lbs) but this is different from fat - it is not soft and floppy. Also, have occasional pains down near what could be ovaries or whatever else might be in that area.
Wed, 18 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have hardness and pain underneath the rib area . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy .
It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . There can be other conditions also like acid reflux and chest infection .
Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . I to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle .
For now take advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have hardness and pain underneath the rib area . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy .
It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . There can be other conditions also like acid reflux and chest infection .
Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . I to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle .
For now take advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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