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What Could Extreme Pain Around The Ribs With Tenderness On Back Indicate?

I got up had a glass of water and suddenly got the most awful pain around my ribs, which felt like being in a tight band around me. The feeling went through my legs too had to stop moving and try to breath slowly to
Calm my body. The pain dissipated but there was still tenderness on my back the next day. I do get trapped wind at times but never as strong as this. I got a slight headache afterwards too. What is the cause? Maybe too much coffee?
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hello dear,

In your post, you have not mentioned regarding any history of trauma to the chest. Under such circumstances, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:
1. Gastrointestinal cause- due to accumulation of gas and excess acid formation in stomach. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole, which prevent acid formation in stomach (to be taken before meals)+ antacid gel (to be taken after meals).

2. Spasm of the chest muscles- management will involve application of muscle relaxant gel & intake of analgesic (like Diclofenac) + Pantoprazole preparation.

However, an ECG can be done to rule out any Cardiovascular cause for the symptoms.

So, kindly consult your Doctor and start treatment as advised.
There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Take care.
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What Could Extreme Pain Around The Ribs With Tenderness On Back Indicate?

Hello dear, In your post, you have not mentioned regarding any history of trauma to the chest. Under such circumstances, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to: 1. Gastrointestinal cause- due to accumulation of gas and excess acid formation in stomach. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole, which prevent acid formation in stomach (to be taken before meals)+ antacid gel (to be taken after meals). 2. Spasm of the chest muscles- management will involve application of muscle relaxant gel & intake of analgesic (like Diclofenac) + Pantoprazole preparation. However, an ECG can be done to rule out any Cardiovascular cause for the symptoms. So, kindly consult your Doctor and start treatment as advised. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Take care.