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What Is The Painful Line From My Ribcage To Abdomen?
Hi, I have observed that there is a line, from just between my breasts, under my rib-cage which is painful. When I feel it, it feels hard and I can feel knots at intervals of about 2 cms. I can feel this going down upto my abdominal area. It hurts when I press is, but if not, does not cause me any discomfort. Can you give an exlanantion please?
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
HI.
Thanks for your query and exact history.
This is called Idiopathic Phlebo-thrombosis when there is only swelling or also called as thombo-phlebitis id there are signs of inflammation and infection.
The cause of such condition is not known as is usually self-limiting.
The mainstay of the treatment is have proper hydration all the time.
If required your Doctor may give you a mild analgesic and an antibiotic to ward off the complications.
Never fiddle / massage this area.
This will heal on its own.
Thanks for your query and exact history.
This is called Idiopathic Phlebo-thrombosis when there is only swelling or also called as thombo-phlebitis id there are signs of inflammation and infection.
The cause of such condition is not known as is usually self-limiting.
The mainstay of the treatment is have proper hydration all the time.
If required your Doctor may give you a mild analgesic and an antibiotic to ward off the complications.
Never fiddle / massage this area.
This will heal on its own.
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