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I am having a sharp and stabbing pain under my left rib , also I have problem in breathing. Please let me know the remedy.

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Hello All, I am feeling pain below only in my right ribs from yesterday while breathing , laughing or changing position while sleeping.. What it could be , please suggest. Thanks

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At the time of breathing from mouth or I can if I want to breath from inside that time I feel pain inside my ribs...at first I thought it is gas type problem but it is continuously happened from 6-7 days... normally there was no pain

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Maybe costo condritis consult nearest physician ...  Read More

My mother age 68 diabetic having pain in ribs area and having some time breathing issues since more than a month. Consulted doctor he said infection in chest and prescribed some medicines Pentoxon m cap.-zydus cadila Odoxil 500-lupin Cip zox-cipla gx For 5 days after medicine no issues then suddenly problem arises. No cough or fever pain in right

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Hi, Iam feeling pain in my ribs (bone) front and back. I caught cold one day back. it pains when moving and walking. Not able to stand straight, need to slightly bend myself. Please advise, what could be the problem? any medications that helps me to come out of this problem

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Your problem can be permanently cured by homoeopathic treatment without any side effects and rapidly ...  Read More

Its been nearly 3days im facing pain in my lower area of left ribs when i deep breath or when i laugh. I did not had breakfast two days before and it started from that day, so i thought it might be a gas trouble. But it is still aching even after 2 days. Please tell me if its a trapped gas issue or anything else serious?

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Hi as your symptoms are suggestive of gastritis. Follow some life style changes : stop tea coffee. Avoid spicy food. Don't eat cabbage / capsicum/ don't drink / eat citrus fruits. If symptoms persists ...  Read More

I feel a mild pain behind my right rib in the front while breathing since 2 days... Its not very severe... What could it be?

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If no history of trauma, breathlessness and other lung issues related symptoms nothing much to worry...try eating several small meals instead of three large ones whenever you can...Avoid foods that ir ...  Read More

I've having pain in my left side rib....it feels more pain while coughing...or while getting up from bed...it also pain while breathing in.

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If sputum is more in lungs the pain starts ...  Read More

I fell into my filing cabinet at work in April which fractured my radial neck and a gash requiring stitches in my leg. 1 month later, I had severe back & rib pain, dizzy spells, breathing issues. Do you think there's a direct correlation between my fall and these problems onset later? There were no other changes in my lifestyle.

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Do the cat/cow stretch. Get on all fours, with your arms straight and your hands directly under your shoulders; your knees hip-width apart. ...  Read More

Acute pain under left ribs since last three days ; slight fever in morning ; slight breathing problem

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Hello... Need more details... It may be due to acidity also... Do not worry... R u on medication?.. Consult me online for further management... ...  Read More

I have pain in left rib and radiates to left leg and also feels weak and lighheadness when i stand or walk. Doctor said its anxiety and all vitals are normal

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Detailed information is required along with proper investigations...you can directly consult me on nine nine three four eight three one six zero six ...  Read More

One side of my mother's ribs can be felt and it seems like it's bulging out. Sometimes she feels pain while standing or sitting. I have no idea what is it?

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It can be a deformity in skeletal or in muscles.It can be slipping rib syndrome. There are some exercises to fix it.... Thoracic self mobilization Diaphragmatic Breathing Pec stretching Thoracic ro ...  Read More

I have been experiencing a dull, constant discomfort on the left side of my abdomen and lower back for the past few weeks. The pain shifts slightly — sometimes under the left ribs, sometimes around the side, and now more in the left lower back near the spine and side. It feels like a muscle-like or pressure-type pain, not very sharp, but constantly

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Yes get usg done first then review ...  Read More

I have pain on the lower right side of my chest near the rib cage for 4-5 days. The pain happens only when I take deep breaths, and it increases if I lie on my left side. Please check what could be the cause."

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Hi I have pain radiating from neck to left arm and then to my left rib.. its there from 4 years and sometimes it doesn't pain but have discomfort and sometimes it hurts a lot near rib.. One if the neurologist said its cervical rediculopathy.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

I have squeezing sensation under both ribs sometimes when pressure is applied and whenever I touch under my ribs while sleeping sideways muscle spasms, pain , tightness, muscle twitching throughout the ribs, back pain , clicking sensation in joints as well as in sternum MRI whole abdomen chest normal. Sometimes vibrating sensation anywhere in body

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I have swelling on my right side back and front side pain in lungs and liver. Occasionally i drink alcohol. Now last one week i have suffering this pain.

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Go to a medicne specialist first and let him diagnose then accordingly you will be treated ...  Read More

Pain or feeling strain in right belly below ribs to hips for few days. USG Report normal except grade 1 fatty liver.

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Need few more details Kindly connect. ...  Read More

I have a breathing problem I am short of breath And sometimes there is a slight burning sensation in the chest.

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kindly connect..need to see the cause ...  Read More

I have been feeling pain in my ribs for the last 15 days and when I press it, I feel more pain. Why is this happening? Can this be a serious problem? Please explain

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More likely costocondritis If breathing issue is there, than it is serious ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I'm having severe pain on my right hand side just immediately below my ribs. Now I'm doubtful whether it is due to a kidney issue or liver issue or just due to tiredness ? No other symptoms like vomiting, blood in urine, fever or anything awkward. I am not sure what could be the possible reason and which kind of doctor i should go for th

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I am 32 female and delivered baby 1 year back. Facing gastric issue since delivery and had to take pan 40 frequently. 5 days ago had pain under ribs and back at midnight . Took pan40 and reduced by morning. Yesterday midnight had extreme holding pain under ribs and back. Went to hospital they have antacid injection, pain reduced and did test. Ecg n

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Need to rule out biliary cause Get USG abdomen - fasting state VitD3 also ...  Read More

My wife,39 yrs, feeling pain and burning sensation in the ribs of left breast since February 2025. After consultation with General physician, MD. She is daigonised as Costochondritis pain as per Chest USG (Thickening Costochondrl junction of left 7,8,9 ribs) and prescribed mediines as Chymoral Forte, hyfenec Tablets. After couples of week she is

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Stop Ultracet and use enzoflam ...  Read More

I am having sudden sharp pain in right chest and ribs such that I am facing difficulty in breathing as inhaling further elevates the pain and this pain is increasing whenever i am lying down or trying to get up after lying down. I have never had such issue in the past. Although I have diarrhoea from past 2-3 days for which I didn't took any medicin

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May be a muscular pain , if you have done recent vigorous exercise . Or it could be acid reflux issue . Take antacids for. Couple of weeks and see If done in usual vigorous exercise , needs rest . ...  Read More

I have pain in my lower left rib for the last 10 months. Sometimes the pain is in the front side of the rib, and sometimes on the left side. The pain is bearable and not continuous. It mostly starts in the evening. I go for motion 2 to 3 times a day. What might be the issue? And which specialist doctor should I consult?

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Localised tenderness may be due to musculo skeletal issues. Any other complaints like fever/weight loss? I would advice a basic chest xray and consult any qualified physician/surgeon nearby. ...  Read More

Hi I have mild pain under right side of ribcage which comes for few days every 3-4 months. Can gastritis cause this? I also got USG abdomen done one year back which showed fatty liver. What can be the cause.

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Hi I have mild pain under right side of ribcage which comes for few days every 3-4 months. Can gastritis cause this? I also got USG abdomen done one year back which showed fatty liver. What can be the cause.

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Hello Dr, I had a heavy cough and cold for nearly 20 days, thereafter suddenly right side ribs pain started, took pain killers like zerodol, but pain didn't reduce. Now almost a week gone but pain didn't reduce 1% also. The ribs pain is unbearable whenever I cough, raise hands, bend down or lie down. Can u pls give some opinion on this ?

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Get treatment of cough first Saline gargles Antibiotic Cough syrup ...  Read More

Sir/madam Right side chest rib bones pain pls suggest me any solution pain only around the chest aria

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Powergesic gel Vitamin d tablet ...  Read More

Needle poking pain right side on lower rib cage nd coughing since two days .. sometime feel shortness of breath please see this issue

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Homeopathic medicines will surely help you Take consulting during my Clinic timing 10 am to 2.00 pm 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm. ...  Read More

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