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What Could Crushing Pain In Right Side Of Rib Cage While Sleeping Indicate?
I am experiencing a crushing pain in my rib age on the right side of my body when I am sleeping. It doesn t matter what position I sleep in. It subsides after I am up and around but still mildly present. It has been happening for the past three nights and it is severe enough to wake me up. What could this be?
Mon, 2 Nov 2020
Hello,
Severe pain in right side of rib cage and right side of body may be in concern with fibromyalgia type conditions, muscular or neurological nerve compression with or without psychiatric components. A thorough history, physical examination and systemic evaluation is mandatory before commenting further in this matter.
Till that time, following measures will help you:
- Maintain symptom score diary
- Meditations
- Deep breathing exercises
- YOGA
- Deep breathing exercises
- Avoidance of smoking and alcohol if consuming
- Analgesic as Diclofenac or Chlordiazepoxide with muscle relaxant properties
- Control of blood sugar, blood pressure and body weight
- Maintain sound, uninterrupted sleep of 8 hours
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Severe pain in right side of rib cage and right side of body may be in concern with fibromyalgia type conditions, muscular or neurological nerve compression with or without psychiatric components. A thorough history, physical examination and systemic evaluation is mandatory before commenting further in this matter.
Till that time, following measures will help you:
- Maintain symptom score diary
- Meditations
- Deep breathing exercises
- YOGA
- Deep breathing exercises
- Avoidance of smoking and alcohol if consuming
- Analgesic as Diclofenac or Chlordiazepoxide with muscle relaxant properties
- Control of blood sugar, blood pressure and body weight
- Maintain sound, uninterrupted sleep of 8 hours
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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