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Swelling on ribs
My mother got a painful swelling at the bottom of both sides of her ribs. It is paining a lot when pressed. She is really scared. What could be the reason and what needs to be done?
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There are various reason, could be costocondritis, may be fracture etc.
you can consult online for detailed history and treatment
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
Reason could not be concluded with such limited information. For appropriate treatment, one need to know detailed history followed by physical examination and relevant investigation to arrive at diagnosis
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Visit orthopedic surgeon or consult online
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Kindly get the X-ray and send me photo of report and X-ray films do she suffer from any other chronic disease and taking medicines
Consult me search browse on goggle practo website. Dr Rajinder sharma senior ortho padic surgeon neurospine Joint replacement surgeon chandigarh 42 years expertise at Sarhind Orthopaedic Multispeciality medical centre sco 23 sector 33 d Chandigarh Tks
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