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What Causes Pain Under The Rib Cage On The Left Side?

I have pain under left rib cage and area around. Went to hospital to make sure I was not bleeding internally I have ITPhad dye cat scan all good so determined muscle or tissue injured(no brushing at all) I was schooled I have 45,000 platelets. On wednesdays I take nplate and decadron it felt so much better but now it s hurting again do you think steroids help
Thu, 20 Sep 2018
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Hi,

First of all, no need to worry about major heart and lung diseases because your CT scan is normal.

The possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So steroids will not be helpful. Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain:
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of the chest.
3. Avoid sudden jerky movements of the back and chest.
4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like Ibuprofen and Thiocolchicoside.
5. Sit with proper back support.

Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
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What Causes Pain Under The Rib Cage On The Left Side?

Hi, First of all, no need to worry about major heart and lung diseases because your CT scan is normal. The possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So steroids will not be helpful. Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain: 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of the chest. 3. Avoid sudden jerky movements of the back and chest. 4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like Ibuprofen and Thiocolchicoside. 5. Sit with proper back support. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist