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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Rib Cage On The Left Side?

Hello i have been experiencing a severe pain under my rib cage from left side. It feels like a have a knife stuck up there i can hardly find a position to relief the pain ...The pain is constant and not going away ... I even called the ambulance thinking it could have been a heart attack which was not the case I am wondering what other reasons can be for such a pain I can hardly move Roxanne
Wed, 18 May 2016
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You haven't mentioned your age and gender.
If you have consulted a cardiologist who has ruled out any heart related pain then most likely you are suffering from chronic gastritis/ gastric ulcer due to hyper-acidity. You may try some antacids, avoid alcohol, smoking and excessive coffee and tea. However if the pain has been there for a long time you should get an endoscopy for which you should consult a gastroenterologist. The other cause could be pain due to a lung pathology if you have chronic cough and the pain is aggravated by deep breath. In that case a Chest X-ray can help.
Wish you good luck and do get well soon.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Rib Cage On The Left Side?

Hello You haven t mentioned your age and gender. If you have consulted a cardiologist who has ruled out any heart related pain then most likely you are suffering from chronic gastritis/ gastric ulcer due to hyper-acidity. You may try some antacids, avoid alcohol, smoking and excessive coffee and tea. However if the pain has been there for a long time you should get an endoscopy for which you should consult a gastroenterologist. The other cause could be pain due to a lung pathology if you have chronic cough and the pain is aggravated by deep breath. In that case a Chest X-ray can help. Wish you good luck and do get well soon.