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What Causes Tightness,tingling And Numbness Under The Rib Cage?

my 26 year old son is for past 3 weeks is complaining about tighness tingling and numbness under his left rib cage. No pain. He says it comes and goes and he doesn t feel it at all when he is lying down. He is very atletic and plays major basketball and baseball. Is this a common problem
Thu, 26 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases for his symptoms because left sided chest discomfort is common in heart diseases.
So get done ecg and 2d echo.
If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Sometimes in young age, stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in his life and start working on it's solution.
He may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, he will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.
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What Causes Tightness,tingling And Numbness Under The Rib Cage?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases for his symptoms because left sided chest discomfort is common in heart diseases. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes in young age, stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in his life and start working on it s solution. He may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, he will be alright. But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.