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What Does Sharp Pain In The Ribcage Indicate?
2 days ago was sitting down bent over felt a pop then severe sharp pain .Still painful sitting down or taking deep breaths (less painful at 6)but standing or walking get sharp pains( at 10 ) on left side under bottom rib cage outer side to mid lateral side ribs Did have 2 surgeries end of Feb prolapse bladder and hysertomy.
Sat, 12 May 2018
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Muscle tear or rib fracture should be ruled out first here. For rib fracture, the investigation like X-ray and Ibuprofen which is a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug can be prescribed. If no cause found, then USG (ultrasound) abdomen advisable. As per cause-specific treatment is given. Consult a physician for examination.
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Dr. Parth Goswami
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Muscle tear or rib fracture should be ruled out first here. For rib fracture, the investigation like X-ray and Ibuprofen which is a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug can be prescribed. If no cause found, then USG (ultrasound) abdomen advisable. As per cause-specific treatment is given. Consult a physician for examination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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