HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pain In Ribs, Back And Stomach Along With Difficulty Breathing?

I have high pain tolerance, but the last three mornings I woke with severe body pain in upper body- ribs, back and stomach. difficult to breathe. However, I took pepto bismol last yesterday and my symptoms went away within minutes. Any sugguestions, thoughts?
Mon, 14 Dec 2020
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Pain in ribs, back and stomach along with difficulty breathing is commonly due to acid reflux, muscle pain, costochondritis, rib fracture, etc. You are suggested to take antacids and PPIs for relief. Avoid constipation. Take laxatives at bed time. Drink plenty of water. You can take acetaminophen to ease discomfort. Take food in time. Avoid spicy oily, dairy products and full fat milk, etc. Stay away from addictions if any.

Stomach pain when breathing can be indicative of hiatal hernia, pleurisy, or acid reflux. Pain while breathing can also indicate a medical emergency. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get imaging tests and other required investigations done. You will be treated accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain In Ribs, Back And Stomach Along With Difficulty Breathing?

Hello, Pain in ribs, back and stomach along with difficulty breathing is commonly due to acid reflux, muscle pain, costochondritis, rib fracture, etc. You are suggested to take antacids and PPIs for relief. Avoid constipation. Take laxatives at bed time. Drink plenty of water. You can take acetaminophen to ease discomfort. Take food in time. Avoid spicy oily, dairy products and full fat milk, etc. Stay away from addictions if any. Stomach pain when breathing can be indicative of hiatal hernia, pleurisy, or acid reflux. Pain while breathing can also indicate a medical emergency. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get imaging tests and other required investigations done. You will be treated accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician