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What Cause Pain At The Bottom Of My Ribs?

I am having a pain on my left side (at the bottom of my ribs). It is not constant and doesn't hurt when I'm sitting. It hurts when I walk (somewhat sharp). I also have the chills. I have lost 35 pounds in the past 2 months. Could this be related to the weight loss?
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist 's  Response
It could be related to weight loss. The area you are mentioning belongs to spleen & kidney. Any problem in these organs varying from
1. Infection & abcess
2. Tumour
3. Tuberculosis
4. Chronic malaria etc
may lead to symptoms like chills and loss of weight.
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What Cause Pain At The Bottom Of My Ribs?

It could be related to weight loss. The area you are mentioning belongs to spleen & kidney. Any problem in these organs varying from 1. Infection & abcess 2. Tumour 3. Tuberculosis 4. Chronic malaria etc may lead to symptoms like chills and loss of weight.