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What causes pain under the left rib cage which worsens during deep breathing?
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Female.19.
Could be muscle strain
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am DR Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
the pain under the left rib cage which worsens on stress ( deep breathing , while lying down) , in my opinion is most likely due to strain in abdominal muscles where they are attached to ribs.
This may commonly occur when there is deficiency of vitamin d3 with osteoporosis or traumatic strain in the muscles . To me this does not look like a heartburn.
I would advice S Vit D3 and bone Desnitometry ( Dexa scan) to help in diagnosis.
I would recommend Pain killers , Muscle Relaxants and S Vit D3+ Calcium.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Been about too hours and cannot take too deep of a breathe without sharp pain nor lie down without pain and discomfort.
This usually does not require visit to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
This does not need any visit to ER but medications. If you don't have medicines at hand , then there is no harm in visiting ER
Thanx
| Question is related to | |
|---|---|
| Diseases and Conditions | Heartburn, Sharp pain, Osteoporosis, Stress |
| Medical Topics | Rib cage, Vitamin d3 |
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