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Suggest Treatment For Severe Rib Cage Pain

I am a fit, active and healthy 24 year old female. At the moment, I am suffering from acute pain which leads from just below my rib cage, in a straight line down to the top of my naval. The pain is so sever I cannot walk or stand or sir upright. However, if I lay u down flat and relax, the pain almost completely disappears. I have learnt that if I lay down for a day or so, I am the back to full health. Climbing stairs and twisting increase the pain so I am sure it is a muscle problem. I have no other symptoms.

Initially, I would have this problem very infrequently but lately it is becoming more regular and prevents me from even leaving the house. I do not partake in any strenuous activity and there is no pattern that I can find. Surely, this is not a normal problem? Currently I am travelling and unable to seek medical advice.
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
The pain at the bottom center of the rib cage could be due to a renal infection or a stone if the pain does not seem to be muscular in nature. This can be ruled out after getting an ultrasound scan done.
If the pain is aggravated with deep breathing or coughing then a rib injury or a muscular sprain is likely.
The other causes that need to be ruled out include lung infections like pleuritis. Stopping smoking might help in reducing the symptoms

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more concern.
Warm Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Rib Cage Pain

Hi, Thanks for your query. The pain at the bottom center of the rib cage could be due to a renal infection or a stone if the pain does not seem to be muscular in nature. This can be ruled out after getting an ultrasound scan done. If the pain is aggravated with deep breathing or coughing then a rib injury or a muscular sprain is likely. The other causes that need to be ruled out include lung infections like pleuritis. Stopping smoking might help in reducing the symptoms Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more concern. Warm Regards.