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What Causes Intermittent Dull Pain Under The Rib Cage?
I have had a dull pain in my right side and just below my ribs for over a year now. The pain comes and goes and appears to have no pattern, it can sometimes feel like a dull stitch. I had an abdominal scan last January and it was clear. Should i be worried.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intermittent dull pain under the rib cag . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist for chest infection . For now take advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to chest .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Intermittent Dull Pain Under The Rib Cage?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intermittent dull pain under the rib cag . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to chest specialist for chest infection . For now take advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to chest . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari