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What Causes Severe Pain In The Rib Cage?

I have a huge pain my ribs the doctor says i have an ammonia n gave me antibodies but norhing for the ribs i cant sleep with this pain and i havent eat anything for 5 days my body cant continue like this i am starting to feel weak n energy i cant even walk straight up please help
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
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Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to costochondritis. I suggest to do a chest X-ray for further evaluation. Meanwhile,I suggest to use anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Rib Cage?

Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to costochondritis. I suggest to do a chest X-ray for further evaluation. Meanwhile,I suggest to use anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician