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What Causes Left Sided Rib Pain?

I am a 40yr female. I have had sharp pains to my left side at the bottom of my ribs for some months now. There seems to be no trigger, this happens at all different times and during different activities, often when I m not even moving. I feel truly exhausted but often can t sleep. I never feel refreshed. I also keep getting a sharp pain at the top of my head on the right. I haven t been to docs as don t want to waste time when I don t have anything specific it s all a bit general. Any advise/idea?
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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hello thank you for writing us here.
Your complaint suggest of chronic costochondritis which is the infection of the rib cartilage. A minor infection could be the reason caused by virus/ bacteria. i would suggest you to go for an ultrasound of your abdomen to know the cause and the treatment of your condition. Without investigations nothing could be done. You can still take paracetamol tablets to get relief from pain. I highly suggest you to see a doctor and get the treatment after proper investigations.

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Dr Gunjan
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What Causes Left Sided Rib Pain?

hello thank you for writing us here. Your complaint suggest of chronic costochondritis which is the infection of the rib cartilage. A minor infection could be the reason caused by virus/ bacteria. i would suggest you to go for an ultrasound of your abdomen to know the cause and the treatment of your condition. Without investigations nothing could be done. You can still take paracetamol tablets to get relief from pain. I highly suggest you to see a doctor and get the treatment after proper investigations. Best regards, Dr Gunjan