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What Does Pain Along Lower Part Of The Rib Mean?
I m experiencing pain, just along the lower part of my left rib. No fever, no vomiting, no other symptoms. I didn t get hurt or anything like that. I m a healthy 45 year old female, with no health issues. There is no bruising or swelling either. The pain is like a balloon expanding and deflating.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion your pain is mostly musculoskeletal in nature.
But since it is left sided chest pain we have to rule out cardiac and pulmonary causes first.
So please get done
1. ECG to rule out cardiac causes
2. Chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary FunctionTest) to rule out pulmonary cause.
If all of the above are normal than it is most probably due to musculoskeletal in nature.
Try to follow these
1. Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy weight lifting.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Take good pain killers and muscle relaxant.
4. Apply warm water during bath.
But since it is left sided chest pain we have to rule out cardiac and pulmonary causes first.
So please get done
1. ECG to rule out cardiac causes
2. Chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary FunctionTest) to rule out pulmonary cause.
If all of the above are normal than it is most probably due to musculoskeletal in nature.
Try to follow these
1. Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy weight lifting.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Take good pain killers and muscle relaxant.
4. Apply warm water during bath.
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