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What Is The Pain In The Top Part Of My Rib?

Hi every now and then I m getting pains in the top part of both rib more to the side area some times the right side sometimes the left also wen I sit down my stomach feel really tender and gasy feel like it s guna cramp in areas can you help?i got a bad back but don t think that s anything to do with it
Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and rib
This can be related to smoking also.

Many lung diseases are common in smokers, due to this there can be rib pain.

I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study]
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Is The Pain In The Top Part Of My Rib?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and rib This can be related to smoking also. Many lung diseases are common in smokers, due to this there can be rib pain. I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study] For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care