Suggest treatment for pain below the rib cage
Patient: sspeciailists, please mention your problem in as much detail as possible. Do not forget to highlight your Age, Gender, Medical History and Treatment History of the problem you are facing. I recently fell and hurt my knee now when I cough or spit it hurts just below my rib cage on both sides Doctor: Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. You have a typical history of fall on the knees followed by pain bellow the rib-cage if you cough or spit.This has happened due to the muscles of the upper abdomen start from the lower ribs and it looks they has got sprained a lot while your body tried to balance the fall. I would advise you the following:Take a full bed rest.Take anti-inflammatory medicine like Ibuprofen at 8 hourly duration after food and with Ranitidine.Apply a rubrafacient liniment locally.You can apply an elasto-crepe to the lower chest to support the movement of the ribs. Take laxative to avoid constipation. Let the room be warm. You will be fine soon.