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What Causes Severe Cramps In The Rib Cage?
Question: I have been experiencing cramping several times a week around the side of my rib cage and now both of my hamstrings. I drink 3-4 liters of water a day so I don't see how it can be due to dehydration. What are other possible causes?
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Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/39 - cramping around rib cage several times in a week - now hamstrings-
Drinks 3-4 liters of water a day - no medications - trying to increase potassium intake - wants to know the possible causes...
Please give additional information for me to assist you better:
Since when have you got this problems?
Is the pain on exertion or even at rest.
Have you got any other constitutional symptoms like fever, chills, fatigue, loss of appetite, sleep disturbance or any other?
Where exactly is the pain at rib cage?
Awaiting for your detailed feedback
Please give additional information
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/39 - cramping around rib cage several times in a week - now hamstrings-
Drinks 3-4 liters of water a day - no medications - trying to increase potassium intake - wants to know the possible causes...
Please give additional information for me to assist you better:
Since when have you got this problems?
Is the pain on exertion or even at rest.
Have you got any other constitutional symptoms like fever, chills, fatigue, loss of appetite, sleep disturbance or any other?
Where exactly is the pain at rib cage?
Awaiting for your detailed feedback
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I do not know additional information i can give. The cramping is painful and seems to happen at random times: while asleep, sitting at a desk, while driving.
Brief Answer:
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Such cramping at random times as you have mentioned like while asleep, sitting at desk, while driving can be due to one or a combination of the following factors:
- Electrolyte imbalance.
- Post-viral myalgia.
- Tenosynovitis.
- Dehydration - but is ruled out in your case as you are taking 3-4 liters of water per day.
- Physical exertion.
- Fibromyalgia.
- Stress and/or anxiety.
A proper clinical evaluation, examination and investigations can help you to get a proper diagnosis and hence a proper management.
I hope this specifically answers your question regarding the causes for your symptoms.
Regards
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Such cramping at random times as you have mentioned like while asleep, sitting at desk, while driving can be due to one or a combination of the following factors:
- Electrolyte imbalance.
- Post-viral myalgia.
- Tenosynovitis.
- Dehydration - but is ruled out in your case as you are taking 3-4 liters of water per day.
- Physical exertion.
- Fibromyalgia.
- Stress and/or anxiety.
A proper clinical evaluation, examination and investigations can help you to get a proper diagnosis and hence a proper management.
I hope this specifically answers your question regarding the causes for your symptoms.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you for your help.
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