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How Can Severe Pain In The Ribcage Be Treated?
Hello, ive been having right rib pain for 2 months now. Ive felt it popping somewhat as well. Im 26 years old and a smoker. Ive been checked out by the ER and was diagnosed with Muscular-Skeletal. However the pain and aggravation is still there, and its also been creating Shortness of breath or various differnt breathing patterns. Please help ive lost interest in all activities because of this.
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
Hello,
A right side pain may be due to many causes like herpes zoster or pleurisy or infection or hepatitis et cetera. You need to be evaluated for above causes.
Please consult your physician, he/she will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
A right side pain may be due to many causes like herpes zoster or pleurisy or infection or hepatitis et cetera. You need to be evaluated for above causes.
Please consult your physician, he/she will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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