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What Causes Constant Pain Below Ribs And Shortness Of Breath?
My husband is having trouble catching his breath and he said he just feels weird. He s at work and seems to be ok but I m worried about the shortness of breath. Oh he said its constant pain right below is ribs, not a sharp pain around a 2 out of 10.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of constant pain below ribs and shortness of breath . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like COPD , bronchitis , acid reflux or angina . As per your query doctors have already ruled out heart problem , so it seems to me that the symptoms are probably due to acid reflux or muscle and bone pain . Gallbladder pain can also cause such pain . You should avoid intake of large meals at a time and take small and frequent meals. You should avoid sleep immediately after having food. Take gelusil after each meal to avoid digestion problem. If there is shortness of breath , dizziness and fatigue then consult cardiologist without any delay , who may order ECG , TMT , troponin t test along with complete blood profile . For now take steam and do warm saline gargles. Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for muscle and bone problem as well as for nerve compression.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Constant Pain Below Ribs And Shortness Of Breath?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of constant pain below ribs and shortness of breath . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like COPD , bronchitis , acid reflux or angina . As per your query doctors have already ruled out heart problem , so it seems to me that the symptoms are probably due to acid reflux or muscle and bone pain . Gallbladder pain can also cause such pain . You should avoid intake of large meals at a time and take small and frequent meals. You should avoid sleep immediately after having food. Take gelusil after each meal to avoid digestion problem. If there is shortness of breath , dizziness and fatigue then consult cardiologist without any delay , who may order ECG , TMT , troponin t test along with complete blood profile . For now take steam and do warm saline gargles. Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for muscle and bone problem as well as for nerve compression. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari