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What Causes Sharp Pain And Warmness Under Rib Cage?

My husband is 55 and has been complaining of a sharp pain in his left side of his upper stomach area just under his rib cage the skin is cool on his body to the touch except under his rib cage it s pretty warm what can this be? There is no Rash he doesn t have shingles he has no fever just sharp pain in that left side underneath of his ribs and the area is warm to the touch
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
He is mostly having costochondritis (inflammation of rib cartilage).
Warm feeling on touch is due to inflamed ribs and cartilage.
So ask him to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis.
1. Avoid movements causing pain.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
4. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs.
5. Sit with proper back and chest support.
6. Apply ice packs on affected areas.
Don't worry, he will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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What Causes Sharp Pain And Warmness Under Rib Cage?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. He is mostly having costochondritis (inflammation of rib cartilage). Warm feeling on touch is due to inflamed ribs and cartilage. So ask him to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. 5. Sit with proper back and chest support. 6. Apply ice packs on affected areas. Don t worry, he will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.