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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Rib Cage?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Feb 2017
Question: i awoke with sharp pain going all around my upper rib cage, felt like a band being tightened. from 1 to 10 pain was an 8
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Answered by Dr. Shashi Dangwal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You need to consult your PCP or a cardiologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Gailbrandt,

Thanks for posting your query on HCM.

Any pain in the chest should not be ignored espEcially at your age. First and foremost a heart ailment especially a heart attack needs to be ruled out. More so if you have diabetes, high blood pressure or if you are a smoker. So I suggest you consult your PCP or a cardiologist to rule out any heart ailment. In the meanwhile continue with aspirin 300mgm daily along with a PPI like pantocid.

Take care.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Rib Cage?

Brief Answer: You need to consult your PCP or a cardiologist. Detailed Answer: Hello Gailbrandt, Thanks for posting your query on HCM. Any pain in the chest should not be ignored espEcially at your age. First and foremost a heart ailment especially a heart attack needs to be ruled out. More so if you have diabetes, high blood pressure or if you are a smoker. So I suggest you consult your PCP or a cardiologist to rule out any heart ailment. In the meanwhile continue with aspirin 300mgm daily along with a PPI like pantocid. Take care.