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What Causes Pain Around Ribs?

Please can you advise me about the pain I am getting in my back on the left side round my ribs which radiates downwards I saw my gp on Friday but it was ok then .It seems to come on at night I am experiencing severe pain now also I had my gall bladder removed 4years ago .I also have to urinate a lot .My dr gave me penicillin tablets but I have only taken 6so far I also take IbS tablets I am in so much pain please advise me thank you
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

I will advise MRI spine to see for any nerve compression leading to back pain and radiating rib pain.

Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.

You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Take care.
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What Causes Pain Around Ribs?

Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise MRI spine to see for any nerve compression leading to back pain and radiating rib pain. Medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.