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How can a patient overcome pain in the rib cage if it is of musculoskeletal origin?

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Published At June 10, 2022
Reviewed AtDecember 12, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I occasionally feel a dull pain and discomfort in my lower right rib cage. The pain radiates upwards from the lower right rib cage. I have fullness on the left side when I eat and drink, but I do not feel anything on the right side.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern. Please answer the following questions for a better understanding of the problem:

  1. For how long have you been experiencing pain and discomfort?
  2. Are there any triggering factors for pain?
  3. Do you have any breathing problems?
  4. Did you experience any minor trauma to the left rib cage?
  5. Did the abnormal sleep position cause the above problem?
  6. Do you experience chest pain or cough?

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor for the reply,

I started experiencing pain and discomfort the last week. I am not sure about the triggering factors or whether the problem in my organs is causing the symptoms.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I would like to know about the severity and the duration of the pain. How many times does it pain during the day? Is it related to chest pain, cough, or breathing difficulty?

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor for the reply,

The discomfort and pain comes and goes and last for a few minutes.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It seems that the pain and discomfort are of musculoskeletal origin. Have you taken any painkillers like Ibuprofen? If not, I suggest you take a tablet of Ibuprofen or Paracetamol after meals and see whether the pain subsides.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat
Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Family Physician

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