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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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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

I have upper chest left pain... Very heavy feel and rib and sturnum pain...left side jaw neck throat tightness feel...wearing a bra feel comfort... Surgaon suggest me i have fibroadenosis.... But still 1 month vert discomfort feel left upper chest area...left breast usg done axillary lymph node seen 1.96x0. 76 cm.... Vert discomfort feel left side

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Kindly get a second opinion . You condition needs to be investigated for reaching a proper diagnosis. ...  Read More

I have pain regularly at above and below left ribs sometimes at right ribs area when I had sonography there is nothing shows

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  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

I have anxiety and depression and take Nexito regularly. My psychiatrist recently increased my Nexito dose from 15 mg to 20 mg, and I have been on 20 mg for the last 5 days. I have also been experiencing neck, shoulder, and head pain/stiffness, especially with certain movements and sometimes while sneezing. The pain becomes very irritating and incr

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Nexito will act in certain symptoms of anxiety but not that beneficial for pain symptoms. There are exclusive medications for the same. Good luck ...  Read More

There is pain below left ribs...sometimes sharp...but constantly happening...when there is strech in hips or lower back...then also it aggravates...sometimes after washroom...it starts...what could it be?? And how to cure??

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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

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

I am 34 week pregnant having rib pain frequently Kindly advise .pain is aggravated after meal Kindly give suggest what to do

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Try not to lie down for 30 mins post a meal and resting in a left lateral position. This will help with gastric reflux and any muscular pain that u might be feeling due to incorrect posture. ...  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

On 10th Dec 25 While dancing in party I think some fat guy came & bang on my left chest the next day I was feeling very severe left ribs pain from sternum going all the way along the ribs, I took paracetamol 500 twice no relief, then naproxen 250 twice no relief, then zerodol th4 twice no relief, now ibuprofen 400 twice very mild relief , video

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3 week medicine will be helpful only in your case.. its chest muscle injury.. it will take time ...  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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During dance party , I feel someone elbow hit my left chest ribs, since last 4 days the pain is not going completely, 1st day I took paracetamol 500 , 2 times , hot water bag 20 minutes, then next day combiflam 2 tab & was having cold spray in hospital I sprayed on left chest the skin become black 5 cm, then I started xerodol th4 & paracet

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This treatment is being suggested   on bases of the information provided.  However I would like to examine & investigate you  in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or ...  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 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

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