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What Causes Pain In The Upper Rib Cage?
When I stand for more than 20 minutes I get pain in my upper rib cage, I bend at the waist to relieve it when I straighten up it turns into a burning sensation that includes the upper rib cage and the upper back region. I am getting over the flu and still have a cough.
Mon, 29 Oct 2018
Hello,
Pain in the rib cage may be due to intercostal muscles spasm due to continuous cough or it may be due to vitamin D deficiency.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid cool drinks and fridge water. Avoid smoking and caffeine drinks.
Use tablet Tramadol with paracetamol twice a day for five days. If symptoms don't improve, please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Pain in the rib cage may be due to intercostal muscles spasm due to continuous cough or it may be due to vitamin D deficiency.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid cool drinks and fridge water. Avoid smoking and caffeine drinks.
Use tablet Tramadol with paracetamol twice a day for five days. If symptoms don't improve, please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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