What Causes Sharp Left-sided Pain Below Rib Cage While Breathing?
32F/130lb/5 4 Sharp pain below ribcage on right side, made worse by inhaling or activity/movement, esp. straightening back. Area stretching between pain site and breastbone then down halfway to navel is painful to touch. No other symptoms or recent illness/injury.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely because your pain is associated with movements and specific positions. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid movements causing pain. 3. Avoid sudden jerky movements of the chest. 4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of the chest.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 4-5 days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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What Causes Sharp Left-sided Pain Below Rib Cage While Breathing?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely because your pain is associated with movements and specific positions. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid movements causing pain. 3. Avoid sudden jerky movements of the chest. 4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of the chest. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these in 4-5 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar