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Hello, my 7yr old daughter has had pain in her left side under rib cage. She said it feels like a bruise. The pain has gone up to her left armpit. She hasn t been eating good and looks a bit pale. Any ideas?.. I give her ibuprofen and she feels a bit better after taking it. She s not as hyper as usual and she s been really sleepy. She will just lay down but not actually fall asleep.
I will advise you to consult your doctor for clinical examination. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain in your rib.
I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study] For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Pain In Rib Cage Of A 7 Year Old?
Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise you to consult your doctor for clinical examination. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be pain in your rib. I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study] For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.