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Suggest Treatment For Severe Left Sided Rib Pain

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Posted on Tue, 10 Jan 2017
Question: I have been having pain on my left side since early this morning. I have ibs have medication for that but this is something new. It is extremely uncomfortable. I called my doctor but she was out today. It is almost to the point of unbearable.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Needs clinical evaluation and investigations as mentioned.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Female/65 - known patient if IBS - have medication for IBS - having pain on left side of abdomen since morning - extremely uncomfortable - unbearable - Zantac and tums - vomited a few times as well ...

As per the history you have provided, almost unbearable pain needs attention of Doctors for clinical evaluation and investigations as needed:
X-ray of the abdomen in standing position.
Ultrasonography and further tests as may be needed.

Antispasmodic medicines: some of the medications for IBS are of this variety, but may need additional medicines too.
It would be prudent to consult a Doctor at ER for clinical examination and investigations and for symptomatic treatment.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Left Sided Rib Pain

Brief Answer: Needs clinical evaluation and investigations as mentioned. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. To recapitulate: Female/65 - known patient if IBS - have medication for IBS - having pain on left side of abdomen since morning - extremely uncomfortable - unbearable - Zantac and tums - vomited a few times as well ... As per the history you have provided, almost unbearable pain needs attention of Doctors for clinical evaluation and investigations as needed: X-ray of the abdomen in standing position. Ultrasonography and further tests as may be needed. Antispasmodic medicines: some of the medications for IBS are of this variety, but may need additional medicines too. It would be prudent to consult a Doctor at ER for clinical examination and investigations and for symptomatic treatment.