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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. I understand your concern s. Open a private chat consult for a detailed analysis of the symptoms and treatment. ...  Read More

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

Pain in the left rib uneasiness in breathing feeling restless suspects this to be a stone issue.. What kind of test is required

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HELLO, X RAY CHEST P-A VIEW DIGITAL. USG WHOLE ABDOMEN SPECIALLY LEFT KIDNEY N APPENDAGES. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I would like to seek your advice regarding my 80-year-old father. In 2025, he was admitted to the same hospital with heavy breathing and discomfort in his lower chest and upper abdomen. He was diagnosed with acute gastritis, and we were told that his breathing difficulty could be related to the gastric problem. In 2026, he was admitted

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My due date is 14 dec that means I am 7 month pregnant for past 4-5 days I am feeling dull pain and pressure below right rib cage that radiates to back and constantly while standing and sitting I feel dull pain near rib cage and right back pain because of which I cannot stand for longer what could be the reason?. My baby movements is mostly on righ

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At seven months, right-sided rib pain usually comes from your baby pushing up against your ribs, especially since the movements are mostly on that side. It often worsens with standing, since gravity a ...  Read More

Hello doc, I have acidity issues due to which I get burping a lot I am changing my lifestyle following diet with a Nutritionist even though I have chest discomfort mild pain and at the junction of ribs and upper stomach pain tenderness. Visit doctors they tell acidity and to make my anxiety calm undergone ECg it shows sinus tachycardia. Whenever I

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Get thyroid and fasting lipid profile And once heart rate settles get echo ...  Read More

Sometimes paining below rib , don't feel hungry since more than 6 months and feeling acidity since last week

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Can be acidity if it is just below the breast bone or sternum,in the epigastrium or upper abdomen.Eat food on time especially breakfast,avoid alcohol coffee smoking and spicy food sleep for 8 hrs and ...  Read More

I have upper chest left pain... Very heavy feel and rib and sturnum pain...left side jaw neck throat tightness feel...wearing a bra feel comfort... Surgaon suggest me i have fibroadenosis.... But still 1 month vert discomfort feel left upper chest area...left breast usg done axillary lymph node seen 1.96x0. 76 cm.... Vert discomfort feel left side

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Kindly get a second opinion . You condition needs to be investigated for reaching a proper diagnosis. ...  Read More

I have pain regularly at above and below left ribs sometimes at right ribs area when I had sonography there is nothing shows

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I had a bike accident 2 days ago. At the time of the accident, I did not have any pain in my ribs. However, the rib pain started the next day and has been getting worse. The pain is on the right side below my chest (lower ribs). It is sharp and occurs: When getting out of bed When lying down When turning in bed While wearing my underw

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After trauma, this pattern — sharp rib pain worse on breathing and movement — needs an X-ray chest to rule out rib fracture or pneumothorax. Don't delay this. Take ibuprofen 400mg after food for n ...  Read More

For the past two days, I have been experiencing upper left-sided pain when taking a deep breath, which causes shortness of breath and radiates to my left shoulder. The pain becomes significantly worse at night and improves in the morning. Additionally, I am experiencing ongoing gastric issues: my stool is discolored, always floats, and sometimes ha

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Gastroenterologist ...  Read More

"I fell down 20 years ago. Doctors told me I have a pinched nerve between two vertebrae. Since then, my back pain is worsening day by day. Now my spine feels very stiff. I am facing severe difficulty in breathing and walking properly. Please help."

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Post your MRI spine here ...  Read More

There is pain below left ribs...sometimes sharp...but constantly happening...when there is strech in hips or lower back...then also it aggravates...sometimes after washroom...it starts...what could it be?? And how to cure??

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Since one month feeling pain epigastric reason Before that was having sharp pain under ribs Then stomach but now pain is more at center and same at back center Feels pain when I sleep i breathe Help me what could be that Im scared

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After 5 dose of anti rabbies vaccines both the legs are continuously paining and now I am felling breathing problem ,for last 15 years I was taking medicine of Nitroglycerin 2.6 mg tablet.But after dog bite I am not taking nitroglycerin tablet 2.6 mg .Now I am felling breathing problem, having leg pain .what should I do kindly advise.

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You have two concerning symptoms: * Breathlessness * Bilateral leg pain and you have also stopped your long-term nitroglycerin medication after the dog bite/rabies vaccination. The rabies vaccine its ...  Read More

I am 34 week pregnant having rib pain frequently Kindly advise .pain is aggravated after meal Kindly give suggest what to do

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Try not to lie down for 30 mins post a meal and resting in a left lateral position. This will help with gastric reflux and any muscular pain that u might be feeling due to incorrect posture. ...  Read More

After a few times run in the school, tibialis pain is more. Plus breathing problem as it feels like the nose is blocked

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Might be Anemia, these symptoms r suggesting Anemia ...  Read More

Hi I am 29 weeks pregnant and have sudden sharp pain on the left side near ribs. It usually goes away while lying flat. But now it has increased. Also while brushing the teeth in the morning there is blood from gums and tooth.

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Consult please. ...  Read More

I done chest x ray and echocardiography for right side chest pain while breathing heavily...I am attaching xray and echo report

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Both the reports are normal. The pain might be muscular in Origin. Kindly consult your cardiologist for any further revaluation and management. ...  Read More

Recently done chest x ray and echocardiography for right side chest pain while breathing...I am attaching echo report..

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The eco report attached above is normal ...  Read More

On 10th Dec 25 While dancing in party I think some fat guy came & bang on my left chest the next day I was feeling very severe left ribs pain from sternum going all the way along the ribs, I took paracetamol 500 twice no relief, then naproxen 250 twice no relief, then zerodol th4 twice no relief, now ibuprofen 400 twice very mild relief , video

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3 week medicine will be helpful only in your case.. its chest muscle injury.. it will take time ...  Read More

Diagnosis video call by doctor intercostal muscle strain, muscle tear left lower chest near ribs , 5 days before Injury happen pain still not gone , I already took 2 tab naproxen, 2 tab combiflam, 4 tab of zerodol th4, & now stared only 400 mg brufen 2 tab per day , one more thing after injury I immediately sprayed cold spray on ribs after 2 da

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During dance party , I feel someone elbow hit my left chest ribs, since last 4 days the pain is not going completely, 1st day I took paracetamol 500 , 2 times , hot water bag 20 minutes, then next day combiflam 2 tab & was having cold spray in hospital I sprayed on left chest the skin become black 5 cm, then I started xerodol th4 & paracet

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This treatment is being suggested   on bases of the information provided.  However I would like to examine & investigate you  in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or ...  Read More

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