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What Causes Pain Under Ribcage?

Two weeks ago I suddenly felt a slight pain in my right side under the rib cage, and also on the same side in my back (flank). It has been a constant slight pain in the same place since. For the last 2 days I have had the runs and feel week. Now the runs have stopped but I feel a bit light headed and week still. The pain in my side is still there. I was wondering if I might have a kidney problem. Should I see my doctor?
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

There is possibility of nerve compression in thoracic spine.
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.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
I will advise to consult orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination and further investigation.
Another possibility of kidney related pain which can be ruled out by Ultrasonography and renal blood test.

Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery.

Take care
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What Causes Pain Under Ribcage?

Hello, I have studied your case. There is possibility of nerve compression in thoracic spine. 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. Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. I will advise to consult orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination and further investigation. Another possibility of kidney related pain which can be ruled out by Ultrasonography and renal blood test. Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery. Take care