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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Centre Of Rib Cage

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Was wondering if you could advise me. I have been getting pains for a few months just in behind the centre of my rib cage, It feels a bit like some sort of cramp and is quite tender to touch. i went to the doctors a month or so ago and they gave me co-codamol 30/500. these did help although only masked the pain. It is giving me alot of worry as its been going on for a long time.
Mon, 25 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Central chest pain is commonly caused by GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and costochondritis.
But better to first rule out heart related chest pain. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Do following things for better symptomatic relief in GERD and costochondritis.
1. Avoid movements causing pain.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
4. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach.
5. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Avoid hot and spicy food.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these but first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Centre Of Rib Cage

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Central chest pain is commonly caused by GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and costochondritis. But better to first rule out heart related chest pain. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Do following things for better symptomatic relief in GERD and costochondritis. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 4. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach. 5. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Avoid hot and spicy food. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.