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Sudden Severe Pain on Both Sides of Back
I am experiencing sudden, sharp pain on both sides of my back ribs. The pain is severe, around 8/10, and I do not have any other symptoms, and there is no pain while breathing.
Could this pain be caused by gas, acidity, muscle spasms, or some other problem? What could be the possible cause, and what should I do to get relief? Do I need any tests or a physical examination?
Please suggest what might be causing this pain and advise me on the next steps.
Thank you
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Please consult a physician physically for clinical evaluation.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Ultracet p 3 times after.
Nexpro RD40 ONE IN EMPTY STOMACH 7to ten days
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Hello,
Take Balanced diet.
For diet details and ePrescription consult by practo app.
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needs evaluation
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Pain could be due to upper back muscles spasm .If the pain is severe,do consult a physician in your area for a clinical examination and appropriate treatment.
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Dr. Sakshi Verma
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Bilaspur
Hii there you need an in person physical evaluation
Go to your near by hospital
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Could be due to gas
Take syrup instaraft
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pain this sudden and severe on both sides of your back ribs can come from a muscle spasm, costochondritis, or a flare of gas and acidity, as you suspected. The fact that it does not worsen with breathing is reassuring against a lung cause. But pain this severe still deserves an in-person check rather than guessing. A warm compress and rest can help if it turns out to be muscular.
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See a physician in the next day or so for an exam. Go to urgent care now if the pain worsens, spreads to your chest or arm, or comes with fever or breathlessness.
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