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I have been having a pain in the right side of my chest near the sternum which radiated to my shoulders and upper back on my right side. Although the pain has reduced considerably, I have noticed a swelling near the sternum. Is there a problem with my ribs?

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Hi, I had TB on 2006 .After proper treatment i was cured totally. but, since then i feel continuous pain on my ribs, specially on sternum... kindly suggest whom should i consult?

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HELLO, CONSULT A GENERAL PHYSICIAN MD CALCIUM LEVELS IN BLOOD. VIT D3 LEVELS VITB12 LEVEL O.K, BYE. ...  Read More

Hi Team, I have getting pain in my sternum from last 1.5 month. Consulted cardiologist he said no problem in in heart. Then Consulted to gastric Dr he said no acidity problem. Both are said this is muscular pain. No medicine required.Ask for some exercise. I am getting pain in my lower left side rib.When I am. Sleeping in left side I am getting p

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May be costochondritis But need clinical examination ...  Read More

It's been almost two months while sitting I developed a pain in between the low rib area close to sternum with skin becoming sore and there is a swelling in that region.There was a kind fluttering in that area and the pain suddenly started.It was a severe pain.I took some pain killers ,there was no relief. Refered to doctors but some say it is a m

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Did you get chest xray done? Kindly attach the reports. Since how long you noticed swelling in that area? ...  Read More

I am getting pain in ribs and muscle inbetween ribs, sometimes near sternum and the pain goes away. I do not know the reasons. Sometimes I will get pain in upper back associated with this rib pain Any suggestions pls

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I am having pain in my chest at the position of sternum when i do movement or breath deeply since yesterday night what can be its reasons is there any emergency which i need to worry about ? Will it cure by itself?? I also had that pain on yesterday morning but it cured itself after sometimes. I use a pain relief gel today morning and i am now f

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Any history radiation of pain like to shoulder/hand/jaw , any associated symptoms like nausea/vomiting , or sweating ?? History of fever or cough ?? Any history of burning sensation in epigastrium.. ...  Read More

Can anyone tell me why my right side chest near ribs are paining like coming and going... or i bend on the right

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It’s likely to my musculoskeletal pain. ...  Read More

Experiencing intermittent pain in upper sternum region of chest and also in the left and right side ribs near sternum for last 2-3 years especially during some random stretching movements (While Getting up in the morning, while turning around etc). Also I rarely lift weights. Took some pain killers upon doctor's consultation which ended up only wit

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Hello Dont worry Take my consultation Thanks ...  Read More

Hi from some time having pain near left side ribs which comes and goes sudden. Can you please guide on this

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Consultation require for correct diagnosis ...  Read More

I have a small swelling on the Sternum connecting left rib cage. Also got a faster heart beat if I do some basic activities like climbing steps. Also it pains and feel tender when I touch that portion. Sometimes I feel pricking pain in lungs.

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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

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

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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Do a usg abdomen ...  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

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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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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Pain at sternum, worsened with walking and climbing for 4 years. The problem which restricted my daily routine. Please help me to resolve this.

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Get hrct thorax 2D echo ...  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

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

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

I am having pain under left lower ribs, while streching lifting what is the cause, it doesn't go away

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You need an Xray of the chest and abdomen SOS sonography to see what is the cause ...  Read More

Hello doctors, my sternum is cracking and making sounds like i move or turn my body around ...i feel like stiffness in sternum and wanting to crack... to feel relief... . . HOW TO STOP THIS STIFFNESS IN STERNUM, only stiffnes no pain no previous injurious and echo PA xray normal... please suggest any remedies or gels to relieve stiffness and disco

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Hi, After sitting for a long time(20 min) or sleeping for a long time on any side I feel pain in my Sternum. I am not sure if it's muscle pain or bone. Pain is not severe but it is more when I make movement. This has been happening for 3-4 years but not regularly. Also consulted the doctor prior, they have suggested physiotherapy but after that it

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Would be because of gastritis. Do consult. ...  Read More

Pain in the ribs below my breast esp right side, when i press its more. kindly help a iam in the US now and will be back only next month, so something for relief now.

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Hello respected doctors I'm suffering from sternum popping, whenever i turn to my sides, my sternum is cracking and making pop sounds like finger joint sounds... now i always feel tightness in sternum and wants to crack it ... if not I'm feeling tightness and discomfort and very mild pain in that area when i touch there... after cracking I'm feeli

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Can you share us your chest xray once please ...  Read More

I have pain and tenderness around my ribs bone, it's been years now, I consulted a few times but it keeps coming back, along with muscle pain around my breast,ribs and upper back, and neck.

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Kindly take some vitamin d supplements once a week for 3 month then connect with me ...  Read More

Hi I am getting right side rib pain for past 5 days.Please suggest good medicine so that I will feel well. Thanks Subhasri Mohanty Mob 98xxxxxx58

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

I have severe pain along the right side of sternum. HRCT found sternalis muscle. It causes pain all 24 hours under right breast.causing disability now . Have tried physio, pain killers, NSAIDS etc in last 2 years but of no help. Can anything be done to get rid of this pain. I have attached the report of HRCT.

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Can do a muscle release mini-open surgery- so that you will have a symptom free life in future ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am having burning in the left below ribs . Especially when having tension /stress it causing pain in my left below ribs .I am sitting in 10 hours a day for work .I am having back pain also .

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