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What Should I Do About A Slight Ache On My Left Side, Just Below The Rib Cage?

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Posted on Thu, 28 Jan 2021
Question: hi dr. I have a slight ache on my left side just below my rib cage?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
most likely to be muscle pull.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
Slight ache below the ribs on left side is likely to be due to muscle pull only .
For this I recommend pain killers , Muscle relaxants , Local Heat application and avoid weight lifting.
I would suggest you get Blood tests for Vitamins D3 and B12 also.
Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Should I Do About A Slight Ache On My Left Side, Just Below The Rib Cage?

Brief Answer: most likely to be muscle pull. Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. Slight ache below the ribs on left side is likely to be due to muscle pull only . For this I recommend pain killers , Muscle relaxants , Local Heat application and avoid weight lifting. I would suggest you get Blood tests for Vitamins D3 and B12 also. Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.