What Causes Sharp Pain On My Left Side Of My Ribs?

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015

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Wed, 18 Mar 2015 Answered on

Tue, 7 Apr 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : I have sharp
pain on my left side under my ribs and around to my back.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Additional information required

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day

Dear Ms

It would be very helpful if you could provide me following additional information for me to be able to assist you

1. Is the pain associated with exertion (walking or doing any physical activity )

2. Since how long have you been experiencing pain ?

3. Did you experience similar pain in past ?

4. Do you have associated nausea / vomiting?

5. Is your appetite normal ?

Awaiting your response

Take care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar