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I am having tenderness when I touch my rib below nipple. From yesterday evening. Tenderness only that too when I touch.

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If pain is on touching then it's muscule pain. U can touch your heart. Simple pain killer will give u RELEIF. No need to worry ...  Read More

Hi doctor, i have sharp pain when i touch my right side of rib lower bone ..at one point, when i touch or press sharp pain appear...i have a sitting job 8 hours and dialy i deive 100kms... pain in only point point..this type of pain i experimce last 3 months ago on same position then its go away ... 

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It all started with I having a 4mm kidney stone on my left side of kidney and after 2weeks with both medication and drinking enough water they passed out with the urine,then after that I started feeling discomfort on my left side when I shift my sleep on left side ,it feels like the muscles on that side are squeezing and as soon as I change my posi

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1) Your medical condition will require prompt & immediate treatment. 2) A detailed analysis of your lab reports & a detailed discussion of your medical symptoms will be required. 3) Without such info ...  Read More

Pain when pressing lower right rib far right end where rib ends and no pain while doing normal activities only pain when pressed under right rib

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Not enough information pls .pls get checked with ur doctor.tx ...  Read More

I have chest ribs back side below pain . Between two ribs touchable pain. Pain will be occur some time more

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I have a pain in my rib on left side ..it's on the end of one rib .. dosent hurt when I breathe just when I touch it or move around alot at work ..been there for a few weeks

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I have pain in right side just under the rib when we touch it. I even had loose motions for many days a month back as its started again from last 3 days but the pain is also der since few days.. i feel it only when i touch it

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I can understand your concern well. You need not worry at all. I can surely help you in this regard.But, for the best advise specific to you, I need to know some important medical history that's requi ...  Read More

When my hands rising up on sleeping I feels my heart touche the rib cage and also something drag inside feels me.Is there any problem,?

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Don’t worry There is no problem Relax ...  Read More

Started today. Pain on left side. Seems to be under hip or rib cage and touch it and feel it will not stop

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HELLO, TAB TRAMADOL PLUS TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD. HOT FOMANTATION. CONSULT AN ORTHOPEDICIAN. ...  Read More

Sir i have a pain in between and at bottom of ribs from 2 months.when i touch i fell hard material like bone and and it generate pain.while sleeping and resting there is no pain.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  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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Zerodol th4 ...  Read More

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

Doctor, I have had a mild tightness with occasional pain/burning on my left rib area for the past 3 days. It’s not severe, but it’s uncomfortable. I had a similar tightness one year ago which went away in a few days. This started after eating spicy snacks.

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Needs to be Evaluated Do consult ...  Read More

Doctor, I’ve had a mild left-side rib pain and a burning sensation for the past three days. It’s not very painful, but it feels uncomfortable. This started after I ate spicy snacks. I don’t have constant pain it comes and goes.

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Gastritis Avoid spicy foods Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach Use more of curd and butter milk ...  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

Unknowingly I have touched a dead baby bat body. So I have a doubt does a dead body of a bat can transfer any rabies virus? Just by a touch with a bat dead body can anybody get infected by rabies virus?

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No, you cannot get rabies just by touching the dead body of a bat with intact skin. Rabies virus does not penetrate through unbroken skin. ...  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

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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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 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

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