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What Causes Discomfort In Upper Left Abdomen Near The Ribs And Cough?
Question: I have had some uncomfortable feeling on my upper left side towards my ribs. it feels as if something is rubbing on the inside of my ribs, I get cramps on that side if I cough to hard or move the wrong way. Very uncomfortable......have gallbladder out.
Brief Answer:
Additional information required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
It would be really very helpful if you could provide me the following additional information for me to be able to assist you better
1. since how long have you been experiencing this pain/discomfort?
2. Was there any history of injury / sprain sustained ?
3. Is there any swelling or discolouration of overlying skin?
4. Do you experience these symptoms on exertion like walking or physical activity ?
5. Did you have prolonged bout of coughing or respiratory infection preceding this complaint?
From your present description of symptoms its likely to be Pleuritic pain ( mild inflammation of Covering of lung ) . Presently you can consider taking analgesics like Ibuprofen which will provide you much needed relief
Awaiting your response
take Care
Best regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Additional information required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
It would be really very helpful if you could provide me the following additional information for me to be able to assist you better
1. since how long have you been experiencing this pain/discomfort?
2. Was there any history of injury / sprain sustained ?
3. Is there any swelling or discolouration of overlying skin?
4. Do you experience these symptoms on exertion like walking or physical activity ?
5. Did you have prolonged bout of coughing or respiratory infection preceding this complaint?
From your present description of symptoms its likely to be Pleuritic pain ( mild inflammation of Covering of lung ) . Presently you can consider taking analgesics like Ibuprofen which will provide you much needed relief
Awaiting your response
take Care
Best regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
1 The last 3 months or so
2 No injury or anything
3 No swelling, or discoloration
4 No not on exersion, just certain movements of my torso
5 No respiratory issues
Has anyone looked at my reply as of yet??
2 No injury or anything
3 No swelling, or discoloration
4 No not on exersion, just certain movements of my torso
5 No respiratory issues
Has anyone looked at my reply as of yet??
Brief Answer:
Likely to be Musculoskeletal pain
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Thanks for the reply
Going by description of your symptoms its unlikely to be a major issue, its more likely to be musculoskeletal sprain and muscle spasm.
I would suggest you the following
1. Hot water fomentation: Local application of fomentation by hot water bag or cloth dipped in hot water and intermittently applied for few seconds will provide much needed relief
2. Analgesics like Ibuprofen will be helpful
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance ,will be glad to assist you
Regards
Shobha Deepak
Likely to be Musculoskeletal pain
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
Thanks for the reply
Going by description of your symptoms its unlikely to be a major issue, its more likely to be musculoskeletal sprain and muscle spasm.
I would suggest you the following
1. Hot water fomentation: Local application of fomentation by hot water bag or cloth dipped in hot water and intermittently applied for few seconds will provide much needed relief
2. Analgesics like Ibuprofen will be helpful
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance ,will be glad to assist you
Regards
Shobha Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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