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What Causes Sharp Pain At Base Of Ribcage For Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivor?
Hello Dr. I am having sharp pains on my lower left side at the base of my rib cage. I looked at the interior diagram and it would be in the descending colon area. I am 49 and have not had a colonoscopy yet an am a non Hodgkin lymphoma survivor of 13 years. Should I be concerned there?
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you should get dpne following tests.
1. Chest x ray to rule out pleural effusion as a cause of your pain.
2. Ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule out any abdominal pathology as a cause of your pain.
If both are normal than no need to worry much , It might be a simple muscular pain.
So take painkiller and muscle relaxant. Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy weight lifting.
In my opinion you should get dpne following tests.
1. Chest x ray to rule out pleural effusion as a cause of your pain.
2. Ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule out any abdominal pathology as a cause of your pain.
If both are normal than no need to worry much , It might be a simple muscular pain.
So take painkiller and muscle relaxant. Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy weight lifting.
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