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What Causes Mild Pain At The Right Side Of Rib Area Despite Taking Ibuprofen?

FOR THE PAST 4 WEEKS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A DULL PAIN ON MY RIGHT SIDE IN MY RIB CAGE AREA THE AREA IS PAINFUL WHEN I PRESS THE AREA THE DISCOMFORT COMES AND GOES I HAVE TAKEN 800 MGS OF IBRUPROPHEN TO LESSEN THE DISCOMFORT AND IT HELPS RECENTLY I HAVE NOTICED THAT I AM GETTING OUT OF BREATH AFTER THE LEAST AMOUNT OF ANY ACTIVITY I HAVE HAD NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH EATING OR BOWEL MOVEMENTS
Tue, 5 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have mild pain at the right side of rib area despite taking Ibuprofen . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like liver damage , kidney stone , kidney infection , pancreatitis , angina , pinched nerve or gastric problem . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . 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 continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for gallbladder or liver swelling .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwar
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What Causes Mild Pain At The Right Side Of Rib Area Despite Taking Ibuprofen?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have mild pain at the right side of rib area despite taking Ibuprofen . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like liver damage , kidney stone , kidney infection , pancreatitis , angina , pinched nerve or gastric problem . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . 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 continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for gallbladder or liver swelling . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwar