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What Causes Persistent Pain Just Below The Ribs?
70-year old woman frequently has sharp, persistent pain just below ribs on right front. Has occurred for several years. 4 10 , 165 lbs. Frequent NSAIDs for knee injury. Does not appear to be related to diet or indigestion. Aggravated by movement, not helped by heat.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
Hello,
The causes of pain below ribs are:
1. Sprain
2. Overuse
3. Injury
4. Blunt trauma
5. Pneumonia.
6. Cholecystitis
7. Other lung infections
For that you can take tablet Brufen. Apply Diclofenac gel or cream. Also, apply ice locally and do x- ray chest.
Treatment mainly depends upon underlying conditions. Kindly follow with detailed history or consult with orthopedician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale
The causes of pain below ribs are:
1. Sprain
2. Overuse
3. Injury
4. Blunt trauma
5. Pneumonia.
6. Cholecystitis
7. Other lung infections
For that you can take tablet Brufen. Apply Diclofenac gel or cream. Also, apply ice locally and do x- ray chest.
Treatment mainly depends upon underlying conditions. Kindly follow with detailed history or consult with orthopedician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale
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