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Pain below right rib cage
I have been having pain right below my right rib cage for the past 4-5 days. I woke up in the morning with pain below the rib cage. It hurts while turning sides and strecthing. The pain is managable. Initially, i thought it to be a muscle pull and applied moov and other ointments hoping that the pain would subside. But, it continues to persist. It hurts when I touch it. Could it be the gall bladder diesease. I am just speculating but any suggestion would be welcome.
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Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times. Bhujang Asana -- Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily.
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this could be gall bladder disease. you have not clearly mentioned about the exact location of pain down the rib cage!!is it in front side or over the side aspect of tummy below rib cage! mostly lateral trunk rotators and intercostal muscles (muscles between ribs) can project such pain while turning sides or even while breathing in. muscles are deeper in this region and their orientation makes it difficult to release that muscle spasm or pull.
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visit some experienced physiotherapist. if pain is unbearable then you may see a orthopedic first.
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dont try to stretch it on your own.
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Dr. Jyoti Narang (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Thane
Rib Cage pain can be due to lot of factors , not only muscle pull.
Proper Diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment.
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visit some consultant near you for full assessment
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Ice therapy may work tempararily
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