Suggest treatment for sharp pain in ribs
Patient: My x-ray result say that there is mild unfolding of the aortic arch and there is poor inspirating effort,there is normal cardiac size and shape.what could be wrong whit me ,i have sharp radiating pains in my right ribs andat the back pls suggest treatment Doctor: Here as per your x ray report the heart size and shape is normal but still you have sharp pain in your rib and radiating to you back. It can be related to couple of things.It can be due to vitamine D and calcium deficiency so that there could be weak bone profile.It can also be problem at spinal level which is paining at spine as well as at rib.I suggest to visit a orthopedic doctor for proper physical examination. And doctor may ask you to do some tests like ECG, tredmile test as well MRI scan which ever is needed. Here doctor will suggest you treatment with few medications like vitamine D, and calcium tablets. Along with this i also suggest to take a exercise program from physio for improving cardiac functioning as well for spinal strengthening and improving lung capacity.In case any thing major gets diagnose in tests then you may need a surgical correction too. But as per your symptoms given by you does not looks any thing major.Here I have given you general guidelines as per your symptoms because physical examination and check is not possible. How ever it will be useful for you if you follow step by step.Take care.