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Suggest Remedies For Severe Pain In The Torso And Cramps In The Chest
Question: I have a pain in the left side of my trunk. It feels like a cramp next to my rib cage. Is that possible?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that it is important performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis of different causes that may lead to this clinical scenario:
- a musculo-skeletal pain. Is the pain triggered by body movements? This could indicate possible musculo-skeletal pain including inflammation or cramps.
- an urinary tract infection or renal stones
- irritable bowel syndrome
- a metastasis from your previous cancer.
I recommend discussing with your attending doctor on the possibility of performing some additional tests, especially imagine tests, like:
- abdominal ultrasound,
- chest X ray study (pulmonary fields and backbone structure),
- thoraco-abdominal CT or MRI (if insufficient medical information is provided by the previous tests)
that could be beneficial in exploring the exact responsible cause of your pain.
Also, tests of tumor markers are necessary for properly screening the post uterine cancer procedure period.
In case you provide me with any medical tests result, I could give a more specific professional opinion.
I remain at your disposal for any further discussions if necessary.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that it is important performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis of different causes that may lead to this clinical scenario:
- a musculo-skeletal pain. Is the pain triggered by body movements? This could indicate possible musculo-skeletal pain including inflammation or cramps.
- an urinary tract infection or renal stones
- irritable bowel syndrome
- a metastasis from your previous cancer.
I recommend discussing with your attending doctor on the possibility of performing some additional tests, especially imagine tests, like:
- abdominal ultrasound,
- chest X ray study (pulmonary fields and backbone structure),
- thoraco-abdominal CT or MRI (if insufficient medical information is provided by the previous tests)
that could be beneficial in exploring the exact responsible cause of your pain.
Also, tests of tumor markers are necessary for properly screening the post uterine cancer procedure period.
In case you provide me with any medical tests result, I could give a more specific professional opinion.
I remain at your disposal for any further discussions if necessary.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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