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Does Twitching Pain Under The Right Ribs Require Medical Attention?
I am 64 and have pains under my right rib that seems to go up and under and down along the rib line. At times I belch alot and it has felt today as if whatever organs that are there are twitching or doing flip flops. It is painful. I was wondering about the gaulbladder....
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain under the right ribs require medical attention . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to chest . Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist for chest infection and orthopedic surgeon for muscle and one problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Does Twitching Pain Under The Right Ribs Require Medical Attention?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain under the right ribs require medical attention . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to chest . Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist for chest infection and orthopedic surgeon for muscle and one problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari