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What Causes Pain In Between The Hip And Breast Bone?
I feel like my stomach area is a mantle I wear and is giving me pains on left side between the bone to hip and up below rib chest area. Possibilities? I have had six pregnancies in my younger years and have had a heart cath and a coupleTAs in the past. I have had gall stones removed and knee replaced in the past also. I have had 3 arthritis conditions for many years and try to stay active. I take 3 one hour water aerobic classes each week and get a massage to relieve stress of taking complete care of a handicap husband. I had annual physical near Thanksgiving and did not have this pain at that time. Dr told me to try to continue my attempts at Mediterainen meal plans and to lose some weight (I weighed 156 at that day) I have managed to lose down to 138 but BP ranges from 132 to 142 most days which is down from 156/78
Tue, 24 Mar 2020
Hi,
The site you point to suggests possibility of splenic (fever / pain just below ribs on left side), kidney (urinary complaints) problem or simple hyper-acidity (burning pain or dull ache in upper abdomen specially after food). To pin point the cause, you need a detailed physical examination and needful investigations, followed by specific medication. Please consult a physician. Till then, take rest, have light, non-spicy nourishing diet, drink plenty of water, no massage or fomentation to the part. Methodical check up and treatment by expert would help you out.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
The site you point to suggests possibility of splenic (fever / pain just below ribs on left side), kidney (urinary complaints) problem or simple hyper-acidity (burning pain or dull ache in upper abdomen specially after food). To pin point the cause, you need a detailed physical examination and needful investigations, followed by specific medication. Please consult a physician. Till then, take rest, have light, non-spicy nourishing diet, drink plenty of water, no massage or fomentation to the part. Methodical check up and treatment by expert would help you out.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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