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Suggest Remedy For Pulsating In The Left Side Of Body Right Under The Ribs

My husband has been dealing with an unexplained condition. He says he feels like a pulsating on his left side right under his ribs. It happens almost every time he eats. He says when he picks up something heavy at work he can feel it pulling all the way up to his throat. Every time this happens it puts him in a panic. He doesn t have pain but the weird pulsating or beat is very irritating.
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your rib
This can be related to smoking also.

Many lung diseases are common in smokers, due to this there can be rib pain.

I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study]
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

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Suggest Remedy For Pulsating In The Left Side Of Body Right Under The Ribs

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your rib This can be related to smoking also. Many lung diseases are common in smokers, due to this there can be rib pain. I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study] For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care