
What Causes Pain In Left Side Of Rib Cage?

Question: Hi, I have Epstein Barr virus (sp?). Yesterday, I felt a dull ache under my left side rib cage. Today when I was working in the garden, I accidentally pushed the kneeling stool into my diaphragm. Since then it hurts with deep breaths and certain movements. What do you think I should do?
Brief Answer:
Chest xray and abdominal ultrasound
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Greetings from health care magic!!! I am Dr Thakker and shall be answering your question.
I will try my best to answer your question and help you out.
Given your history of Ebstein barr virus infection and injury in the garden I would think of 2 complications:
Rib fracture
Splenic rupture.
I would advice you to have an ray of the chest and ultrasound of the abdomen to rule this out. I would suggest you to take a pain reliever like Aceclofenac in the mean time for symptomatic relief.
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
Chest xray and abdominal ultrasound
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Greetings from health care magic!!! I am Dr Thakker and shall be answering your question.
I will try my best to answer your question and help you out.
Given your history of Ebstein barr virus infection and injury in the garden I would think of 2 complications:
Rib fracture
Splenic rupture.
I would advice you to have an ray of the chest and ultrasound of the abdomen to rule this out. I would suggest you to take a pain reliever like Aceclofenac in the mean time for symptomatic relief.
I hope this helps you out. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to write back to me.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Thakker.
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