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Pain In The Left Side Of The Ribs In The

Posted on Sun, 18 Nov 2018

Question: pain in the left side of the ribs in the upper area in and off for 3 years had bloods and a abdomen scan which was all clear could it be my diet

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, gastritis can cause left sided chest pain.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Left sided chronic chest pain can be seen due to gastritis.
And most common cause for gastritis is poor dietary habits.
If you are eating oily and spicy food, junk food then gastritis is more likely.
Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause gastritis.
Please let me know if you have stressful life.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (59 minutes later)

So would that be the cause do you think

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 minute later)

I have a stressful life and it’s werid that it comes and goes , sometimes when u eat I have to go to the toilet after as u get cramps , I’m concerned it’s something like pancreatis

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Have you checked for pancreatic enzymes?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of stress and anxiety are likely causes for your symptoms.
But pancreatitis can also cause similar symptoms.
So please let me know
1. Have you checked for pancreatic enzymes?
2. Do you smoke or take alcohol?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad