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Pain In Left Side Rib Cage While Stretching The Hand. Slightly Swollen Nerves. History Of Diabetes. Suggestions?
hi..i noticed pain on my left side rib cage when i stretch my left hand. I feel that one or two nerves either getting tension or getting slightly swollen so i don't dare to touch or stretch my left hand. I am a diabetic but under control i.e. 6.5 reading...can you suggest what to do till i get an available appointment with my GP.
Mon, 13 May 2013
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You noticed pain on left rib cage, when stretch left hand. You are diabetic under controle.
It appears to be the gastric pain, cevical spondylosis, etc.
I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have M.R.I. besides other routine tests for confirmation.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.
Best regards.
Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum.
You noticed pain on left rib cage, when stretch left hand. You are diabetic under controle.
It appears to be the gastric pain, cevical spondylosis, etc.
I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have M.R.I. besides other routine tests for confirmation.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.
Best regards.
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Hi,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M.Forum.
Still you are a borderline case of diabetes as HB 1AC level is 6.5% i.e. diabetes.
Pain on the left side in between intercostal space where nerves lies is known as "intercostal mononeuropathy.
This is a diabetic complication and usually recovers when diabetes is under control.
Strict regulation of blood sugar level is necessary in these type of cases.
So please get in blood examination on regular basis.
For pain you have to take pain killer most potent ,after consultation with a diabetologist.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M.Forum.
Still you are a borderline case of diabetes as HB 1AC level is 6.5% i.e. diabetes.
Pain on the left side in between intercostal space where nerves lies is known as "intercostal mononeuropathy.
This is a diabetic complication and usually recovers when diabetes is under control.
Strict regulation of blood sugar level is necessary in these type of cases.
So please get in blood examination on regular basis.
For pain you have to take pain killer most potent ,after consultation with a diabetologist.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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