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Pain in lower left side of ribs
My grandfather is facing pain in left side of lower ribs from last 3-4 days..pain is persistent & it hurts while touching there & during coughing..although he hadn't met with any accident or injury ... please tell me what should I do get him some relief
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Provided history is insufficient.
Age of grandfather??
If no injury ?
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Common .Rule out Local skin infectious.
CXR ?? if possible
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Photo send of diseased part and online chat will help.
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Dr. Santosh Jha
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11 yrs exp
Delhi
apply volini gel and do hot water bag massage..
get a chest xray done to rule out any fracture or lung etiology!
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