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I am a fat boy my muscles around chest is low only fat contain but not in middle if I press there my bone pain while pressing is it normal Pain is present till I force or press it after that it gone

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When you apply pressure obviously you will have pain. So pls don't worry. It can be because of gastritis also. You can get an ecg done and have a follow up. ...  Read More

I have right rib pin point pain when Pressed. Not other symtomps. What could be the possible cause for this?

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May be musculoskeletal in origin ...  Read More

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Why I am having pain pain in below and between ribs. And shound is also coming from that area. And burning is also present. What is the cause?

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Hi My mother is getting a pricking pain in the ribs since a few days.. Sometimes the pain would reach other areas near her ribs like her stomach.. What could be the cause?

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It's due to costochondritis. You need proper treatment. Need proper history and evaluation ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am suffering from pain under my left ribs, shoulder, back side of left lower rib. It aggravates when I take deep breath and cough. What can be the cause for this. How can we cure it? Thank you.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Left back side ribs pain from 3 days what could be the cause do i need to consult a ortho doc

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You can. ...  Read More

My wife pain in right side of third or forth lines from bottom of ribs. What is its cause and remedy. Please suggest.

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail. Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic ...  Read More

While running I get pain in my upper abdomen under the right Ribs. What could be the cause and remedy?

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Since when you are running? Sometimes due to decreased blood supply or oxygenation to muscles of abdomen and chest these problem occurs. As your stamina will increase ,these problems will decrease. Ke ...  Read More

Sir pain comes on right side ribs and back side Frome 2 day tell what is problem I think I sit 11hrs continuously for office is it cause for that or any other cause tell me sir

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May be backmuscle spasm...consult orthopaedic ...  Read More

Getting pain under left rib and suffering from constipation also. If I will cough or had food I will get pain under my rib.

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May be because of constipation. Other causes need to be ruled out. Need detailed history. ...  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

One side of my mother's ribs can be felt and it seems like it's bulging out. Sometimes she feels pain while standing or sitting. I have no idea what is it?

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It can be a deformity in skeletal or in muscles.It can be slipping rib syndrome. There are some exercises to fix it.... Thoracic self mobilization Diaphragmatic Breathing Pec stretching Thoracic ro ...  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

I feel discomfort from a long time on left side below my rib area. Whenever i sleep on left side i feel contraction discomfort at a point, also due to this the pain radiates to my back also. I have noticed whenever i eat heavy or spicy i feel this discomfort. Sometimes it is so bad that i can even sit or sleep. I have done Ultrasound and everything

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Maybe due to pancreatitis or otherwise ...  Read More

I have pain on the lower right side of my chest near the rib cage for 4-5 days. The pain happens only when I take deep breaths, and it increases if I lie on my left side. Please check what could be the cause."

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More detailed history is desirable ...  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

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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I have swelling on my right side back and front side pain in lungs and liver. Occasionally i drink alcohol. Now last one week i have suffering this pain.

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Go to a medicne specialist first and let him diagnose then accordingly you will be treated ...  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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Since 2 days whenever i try getting up from sitting , also while walking i get strain and pressure on right thigh. But same time i get extreme throbbing and pulsating pain in right index finger. Moment i remove pressure from right thigh finger pain also go away. I know generally there is no connection btw thigh and hand. But this is somehow true i

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If on regular basis I needs evaluation. ...  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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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

Hi doctor My kid is 8 year old...whenever she has cold or some viral infections she will suffer from leg pain knee . Before 8 months back she had a viral infections she was unable to walk due to severe leg pain.. Doctor suggested to do Ck test and ck mb Her test results were CK 7190 Ck mb 86.21ng/ml Doctor told it is becz of viral infections and

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It's called viral myositis and generally occurs after a viral illness and your reports are also suggestive of that only. Illness mainly affects the calf muscles due to dehydration so make sure you kee ...  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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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

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