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What Causes Pain Below The Rib Cage While Breathing?

Monday I starting feeling very cold. Went to bed and put at least 6 blankets on top of me, gloves, scarf around neck and cap on head. That lasted for a few hours than I started sweating. I couldn t find my thermometer so I don t know if I ran fever.n felt sluggest and no appetite or energy. Yesterday I felt a lot better but was still sweating a little. Today still sluggish and no energy but sweating has stopped. Bab out 2 hours ago I started hurting right under my rib cage and hurts only when I breathe, got on a heating pad to see uf I had mYbe pulled a muscle. So uncertain because I once had kidney stones and am afraid to have this again. I must say I am getting a little relief from heat
Tue, 19 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain below the rib cage while breathing . 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 .heart condition like angina can also cause such symptoms . Consult orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back .I would suggest you to consult cardiologist also 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 chest specialist for chest infection or gastroenterologist for acid reflux. For now eat light and non spicy , keep your head elevated while sleeping and apply warm compresses on chest.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain Below The Rib Cage While Breathing?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain below the rib cage while breathing . 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 .heart condition like angina can also cause such symptoms . Consult orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back .I would suggest you to consult cardiologist also 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 chest specialist for chest infection or gastroenterologist for acid reflux. For now eat light and non spicy , keep your head elevated while sleeping and apply warm compresses on chest. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari