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I have been having severe pain inside my right rib cage for the past 4 days, the pain is so severe, that I cant sleep at nights. Consulted doctors nearby and got my rib X-Ray'd as well, and doctors were not sure about the cause of the pain, since there was no injury, no vomiting, no cough. The pain aggravates whenever I inhale or sneeze, laugh, yaw

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You could be having pleuritis which is inflammation of the lining of the lungs. This causes pain on taking a deep breath or coughing or sneezing . The xray may be normal in such cases. It can be con ...  Read More

Severe pain stretching from right side under ribs to front abdominal region . Ultracet not working

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HELLO, USG WHOLE ABDOMEN.SPECIALLY ON RT.SIDE FOR MINIMAL PLURAL EFFUSION. X RAY CHEST PA VIEW. TAB NEXPRO RD BEFORE BREAKFAST N DINNER FOR SEVEN DAYS,THAN REDUCED TO ONE BEFORE BREAKFAST FOR SEVEN ...  Read More

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How to recover from ribs fracture .I was suffering from viral infection because of which I was doing hard coughing

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Rib fracture will heal in its own course ...  Read More

I'm having severe pain in the upper front centre of ribs from yesterday, restricting my body movement freely... Can't lie down on bed easily

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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

Getting severe pain below right rib in abdominal area, problem while laughing,yawning, sitting for bit long and while breathing too...what should I do?

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Please get an ultrasound abdomen done and show to nearest gastroenterologist ...  Read More

For past few days I had cough so I took benadryl syrup which helped to reduce cough but since yesterday when I cough I have a pain in left rib cage and also while deep breathing.

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Get a chest x-ray ap view done Sounds like lower respiratory tract infection. You may need to start some antibiotics for few days ...  Read More

Coughing has prolonged for a long time now and it doesn't seem to go away and now my lower left ribs pain alot when i cough or sneeze or take deep breaths and if i touch them from the outside.

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Hi Chronic cough will present with the ribs / chest pain due to the friction between pleura… treatment should be mainly focused on cause of cough so that if cough comes down then pain reduces .. ...  Read More

I am having pain in the right side rib area while coughing. However i do not feel any pain at normal times and have no breathing issues. Kindly suggest any medication or shall i wait for 1-2 days or should i take it serious

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Have a consultation ...  Read More

Please tell the proper diet of TB patients? His main problem is pain in his ribs and cough. He is starting his TB medication for 9 month from tommorrow.

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Please Send me Xray report, other reports on practo So that I can guide you precisely ...  Read More

Hello I had drycough from one week due to which my right side of back have been swollen I showed the Dr. She told this is due to cough nothing major swelling has gone but still my right side rib portion pain a little

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If the chest x ray is normal, you can wait of a few days for the pain to go away. If the pain persists, you may have to be investigated further. ...  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

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 been having Severe Cold & cough for the past 2 days. It is running nose. Pl suggest prescription

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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

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

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 Doctor, I am getting continuous cough which is not reducing after reducing fever . I am expecting month who is in 5th month . Can someone please help on reducing the cough as I have cough from last one week

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Usually cough will take some time to decrease ...  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

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

Hello doc, I am suffering from very severe cough.I have used clarithromycin and cefixime antibiotics, but it is not going away.I tried natural methods also but of no use.I recently gone through viral fever .The temperature became normal but cough is not going away.It is disturbing my daily activities and I couldn't sleep and concentrate. Please sug

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a in clinic physical visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  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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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

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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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

My son is having severe cough. He is continuously coughing and is also having cold. Gave him brozedex for cough and even given him nebulizer but no relief

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Is cough wet or dry ...  Read More

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