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I have been having very sharp spasms on my right side rib area. I can t seem to make them happen and they leave as suddenly as they appear. The pain is sharp enough to make me cry out and leaves me breathless but then it is completely gone. I can t make it happen or predict when it will happen. This has only been happening the last 3 days. Is it possible it could be a muscle injury?
As per your query you have very sharp spasms on my right side rib area . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like - -Liver Inflammation -Gallbladder Infection -Viral infection -Muscle spasm -Stomach related problem -Heart related problems
I would suggest you to consult chest specialist for proper examination . Doctor will examination with the help of palpation , chest x-ray , ultrasound of liver and gall baldder and blood tests . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) or anti viral drugs depending upon the diagnosis along with anti inflammatory and analgesic . Doctor may also refer you to specialist that is cardiologist , orthopedic surgeon or gastroenterologist if he find problem to be related with heart , muscle or bone and liver or gallbladder receptively . For now take peoper rest , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and apply hot rubber bag on chest .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sharp Spasms In Ribs On Right Side?
Hi Dear , As per your query you have very sharp spasms on my right side rib area . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like - -Liver Inflammation -Gallbladder Infection -Viral infection -Muscle spasm -Stomach related problem -Heart related problems I would suggest you to consult chest specialist for proper examination . Doctor will examination with the help of palpation , chest x-ray , ultrasound of liver and gall baldder and blood tests . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) or anti viral drugs depending upon the diagnosis along with anti inflammatory and analgesic . Doctor may also refer you to specialist that is cardiologist , orthopedic surgeon or gastroenterologist if he find problem to be related with heart , muscle or bone and liver or gallbladder receptively . For now take peoper rest , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and apply hot rubber bag on chest . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari