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What Causes Pain In Ribs Upon Bending Or Coughing?
HI, i am 24 yrs (F) having pain in first three ribs where they attach to sternum, from past 10 days.The pain is not continuous ,it occurs with some activity like carrying things, sudden movement, bending.No cough, but having sputum.Normal x-ray and ECG .I had taken Loxoprofen tablets.What could be the reason ? And how to prevent it ?
General & Family Physician, Dr. Nishad BN's Response
Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to costochondritis. Pain while palpation on rib area is characteristic for this. Anti inflammatory gels containing ketoprofen, methyl salicylate, capsaicin for local application will be helpful. You can take loxoprofen orally also. If all these not helping then local injection of corticosteroids or local anesthetic will be helpful. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.
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What Causes Pain In Ribs Upon Bending Or Coughing?
Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to costochondritis. Pain while palpation on rib area is characteristic for this. Anti inflammatory gels containing ketoprofen, methyl salicylate, capsaicin for local application will be helpful. You can take loxoprofen orally also. If all these not helping then local injection of corticosteroids or local anesthetic will be helpful. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.