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What Causes Intermittent Pain In The Ribs
Question: I have a minor intermitent pain between my 5 and 5th rib near the sturnum. Sometimes a little below my breath on the right and also near the sturnum. I did a stress test less than a year ago...very good. And, just did blood panel a month ago...good.
Its not a bad pain but happens a few times daily for about one week
Its not a bad pain but happens a few times daily for about one week
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be related to the heart!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this pain and all the inconveniences this must have caused you. I have reviewed this information fully and it is suggestive of a mechanical pain. That is why it can happen for a week and give way only to return later. If this pain were related to the heart, your laboratory investigations would have been suggestive and the pain would be ;ore likely provoked by exercise and relieved by rest. This is clearly not what you are dealing with. For this reason, I suggest that you take Ibuprofen whenever you have this pain for relief. All would be fine and you can continue with your daily routine and stay away from further worries.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Unlikely to be related to the heart!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this pain and all the inconveniences this must have caused you. I have reviewed this information fully and it is suggestive of a mechanical pain. That is why it can happen for a week and give way only to return later. If this pain were related to the heart, your laboratory investigations would have been suggestive and the pain would be ;ore likely provoked by exercise and relieved by rest. This is clearly not what you are dealing with. For this reason, I suggest that you take Ibuprofen whenever you have this pain for relief. All would be fine and you can continue with your daily routine and stay away from further worries.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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