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What Causes Severe Pain Under Rib Cage On Left Side?
Yes, my son just called me from college. He was awaken in the middle of the night with sharp pains on his left side below his rib cage. Couldn t sleep on his back or side. Pain comes and goes. Feels like someone is stabbing him. Pain although subsides, is almost constant. Right now pain level is at a 4, but last night it was up around 8 or 9. Any suggestions on what this could be?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain under rib cage on left side . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like indigestion , acid reflux , kidney stones , pancreatitis , costochondritis , spleen damage , rib damage and angina Pectoris or heart attach . It seems to me that the symptoms in your case are probabl occur due to kidney stone or angina . I would uggest you to consult cardiologist to rule out more serious condition . Doctor may order ECG , TMT , complete blood profile , troponin t test to confirm the diagnsis . Doctor may prescribe sedatives , betablockers , aspirin and isosorbid nitrate . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist in case of kidney stone.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain Under Rib Cage On Left Side?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain under rib cage on left side . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like indigestion , acid reflux , kidney stones , pancreatitis , costochondritis , spleen damage , rib damage and angina Pectoris or heart attach . It seems to me that the symptoms in your case are probabl occur due to kidney stone or angina . I would uggest you to consult cardiologist to rule out more serious condition . Doctor may order ECG , TMT , complete blood profile , troponin t test to confirm the diagnsis . Doctor may prescribe sedatives , betablockers , aspirin and isosorbid nitrate . Doctor may also refer you to nephrologist in case of kidney stone. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari