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Suggest Remedy For Rib Pain
I had a mastectomy ten years ago and now have rib pain under the scar area.Could this be secondary bone cancer.Iam 56years of age with a past history of breast cancer treated with chemotherapy radiotherapy and Tamoxefen.I also suffer with inflammatory joint disease and osteopenia,
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
Hello,
The rib pain can be related to many medical conditions. Most pain stems from damage to the intercostal brachial nerve, which runs under the arm and rib cage. But many other triggers exist as well: scarring, post-operative radiation therapy and some chemotherapy drugs. It should be evaluated by a Ct scan to help through the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The rib pain can be related to many medical conditions. Most pain stems from damage to the intercostal brachial nerve, which runs under the arm and rib cage. But many other triggers exist as well: scarring, post-operative radiation therapy and some chemotherapy drugs. It should be evaluated by a Ct scan to help through the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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