HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pain In Rib Cage And Faints?

hi my name is sarah and my boyfriend has been worrying me he has been to a doctors appointment and he has a liver problem there wasn t a term given to us but I believe its fatty liver anyway my boyfriend has beem experiencing many pains in his rib cage area there has been a couple of times where his eyes roll back and he faints when he wakes up he doesn t remember what happened anything from the time he passed out to the moment he wakes up
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Fatty liver might some times cause this pain though there are no sure evidences,he shld avoid alcohol or any hepatotoxic substances & shld take antioxidants & low fatty acid less cholesterol containing diet.also shld follow sugar levels,lipid profile
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful


Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain In Rib Cage And Faints?

Fatty liver might some times cause this pain though there are no sure evidences,he shld avoid alcohol or any hepatotoxic substances & shld take antioxidants & low fatty acid less cholesterol containing diet.also shld follow sugar levels,lipid profile