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Suggest Treatment For Cramping In The Side Of The Rib Cage
Question: I've been having what feels like cramping/muscle spasms/tightness on my right side under my rib cage also some upper back/ shoulder pain/cramping.
red eye 12/30/14 bloating/gas shortness of breath 12/27/14 headache my right side under my rib cage feels sucked in.
red eye 12/30/14 bloating/gas shortness of breath 12/27/14 headache my right side under my rib cage feels sucked in.
Brief Answer:
seems muscular cause mostly.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
I think it is muscular pain mostly.
But need to know few things first.
1. Before how much days, you have checked your thyroid function test? As high level of thyroid hormones can cause muscle cramps.
2. How much is your weight?
3. Do you have any stress or anxiety?
4. Do you smoke?
In my opinion it seems muscular pain mostly along with GERD ( Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ). But need to know answers of above questions, so that I can guide you properly.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
seems muscular cause mostly.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
I think it is muscular pain mostly.
But need to know few things first.
1. Before how much days, you have checked your thyroid function test? As high level of thyroid hormones can cause muscle cramps.
2. How much is your weight?
3. Do you have any stress or anxiety?
4. Do you smoke?
In my opinion it seems muscular pain mostly along with GERD ( Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease ). But need to know answers of above questions, so that I can guide you properly.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
thyroid test ok in Oct2014,
my weight was at 135 for 9years then in the last year and 1/2 up to 155 I and 5feet 2in I don't get the weight gain I did have a full Hysterectomy 4/17/13 the Thyoid removed RT just had shoulder surgery after my hysterectomy surgery still have gas and bloating but the last week if I lay on my side its like I cant breath.
I do not smoke or drink. the stress is ok in my like. The weight and this pain is getting to me I eat around 1200 to 1500 c a day. so something is wrong.
my weight was at 135 for 9years then in the last year and 1/2 up to 155 I and 5feet 2in I don't get the weight gain I did have a full Hysterectomy 4/17/13 the Thyoid removed RT just had shoulder surgery after my hysterectomy surgery still have gas and bloating but the last week if I lay on my side its like I cant breath.
I do not smoke or drink. the stress is ok in my like. The weight and this pain is getting to me I eat around 1200 to 1500 c a day. so something is wrong.
Brief Answer:
no need to worry much.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question.
Thanks for the information.
I think this is mostly GERD and muscular pain mostly. But it is always better to be cautious and rule out cardiac cause first. So I will suggest you get an EKG. If ECG is normal then no to worry much.
It is muscle related chest discomfort mostly.
As you plan for EKG, you may try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Avoid movement s causing pain.
4. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
6. avoid stress and anxiety. Avoid spicy and hot food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Take proton pump inhibitor if needed under guidance of a local doctor.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
no need to worry much.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your follow up question.
Thanks for the information.
I think this is mostly GERD and muscular pain mostly. But it is always better to be cautious and rule out cardiac cause first. So I will suggest you get an EKG. If ECG is normal then no to worry much.
It is muscle related chest discomfort mostly.
As you plan for EKG, you may try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Avoid movement s causing pain.
4. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
6. avoid stress and anxiety. Avoid spicy and hot food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Take proton pump inhibitor if needed under guidance of a local doctor.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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