What could be the reason for rib pain even after a normal pelvic and abdominal CT scan?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have had rib pain for two months in the right lower region, and I pass smaller stools than usual, which seems to happen to me often. I had an ultrasound of my abdomen it was normal. I had a pelvic and abdominal CT scan; it was normal. I was wondering what could be the reason for the pain. Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I think considering your weight; it seems like muscular or bony pain. If it were something related to your tummy, it would have shown on ultrasound or CT (computed tomography) scan of the abdomen. I want to know if you have been given some medications to relieve this pain? It would be more helpful if you could send me a picture encircling the spot where you feel the maximum amount of pain.

I also suggest taking painkiller medications to help you improve this pain;

1) Capsule Tramadol (Tramadol) 100 mg twice daily for pain.

2) Move ointment for local application.

3) Tablet Tizanidine (skeletal muscle relaxant) 2 mg twice daily for pain.

I also suggest getting the following tests done;

1) Serum calcium.

2) Serum vitamin D levels.

3) Liver function tests.

4) X-ray chest AP (anteroposterior) lateral view.

Kindly follow up after the investigations.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I suggest taking blood tests for serum calcium and vitamin D levels. I also suggest taking the medication as I advised to see if it improve your symptoms. Kindly send me the photo of the X-ray chest if available or send me the snapshot of X ray report.