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Rib cage pain
Hi, the pain started on the sternum area and cartilage. Slowly the pain started happening on the entire rib cage. Now its 2 months, i have constant rib pain. Sleeping on side and on back, twisting, deep breathing, coughing all are making my rib pain intense. Day to day life is being interrupted. Can't sleep properly, can't laugh loudly, can't bend. What are the causes as i am thinking that maybe it's something serious abd it's freaking me out as during lockdown no OPDs are open.
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There can be many possibilities like inflammatory arthritis like ankylosing spondylitis, costochondritis ,hormonal disorder like fobroadenosis in breast or any lung pathology . You needs detailed evaluation.
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Rib cage pain is due to harmonal changes in a female around menstruation. It will be alright by taking vitamin E and evening primrose oil.
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Hello,
As this pain on sternum or rib cage can be either due to costochondritis or inflammatory disorder or one of other problem.
It is advisable to consult with me through online consultation so that I can help you with the treatment.
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Consult directly with me, your orthopaedic doctor, through Practo for detail history, discussion and treatment plan. Here we can chat or can also do audio or video consultation for detailed management. Take appointment for thorough prescription and consultation. Use following link to do online consultation: https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/chintan-doshi-orthopedist/consult
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Dr. Sandeep Saraf Agarwal
Orthopedist
10 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
It may be two possibilities
1)ANKYLOSING SPONDYLOSIS
2)INTERCOSTAL MYALGIA OR FIBROMYALGIA
Needs complete discussion on this through Practo platform
DR SANDEEP SARAF AGARWAL
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