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What Causes Sudden Discomfort In Lower Left Abdomen And Rib Cage?

Hi! I have been very uncomfortable all day. Yesterday, I noticed when I sit up straight, it feels like I have a hard not on my left abdomen. It s positioned sort of beneath my left breast and sort of feels like it s under my rib cage. It reminds me of when I was pregnant and the baby would move and the head or limbs would shift to one side and stick out. It feels like there is a solid knot to the touch and it s very uncomfortable. It s not going away. It s not extremely painful, just VERY uncomfortable. I have no idea what it could be and it s starting to really worry me. There is no way that I m pregnant. I m 43 years old, I ve had a hysterectomy 12 years ago, and I work at a sit down job. Not too strenuous on the muscles. :) Any help or advice you could give me to one; alleviate this feeling, and two; ease my mind would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kristi James
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
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HI,
I understand your concern.
Your problem can be due to-
Indigestion & abdominal bloating ( due to lack of movements & sedentary occupation ( here small multiple servings of food/ daily regular exercises/ walking for 45 minutes a day / digestive enzymes is the answer.
Muscle pull due to-
- constant posture in awkward position/ over use of muscles / nerve kinking because of local/ spinal nerve involvement can cause it.
* You should consult your famly physician for primary evaluation of the problem followed by treatment OR referal to specialist doctor for further management.
Thanks.
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What Causes Sudden Discomfort In Lower Left Abdomen And Rib Cage?

HI, I understand your concern. Your problem can be due to- Indigestion & abdominal bloating ( due to lack of movements & sedentary occupation ( here small multiple servings of food/ daily regular exercises/ walking for 45 minutes a day / digestive enzymes is the answer. Muscle pull due to- - constant posture in awkward position/ over use of muscles / nerve kinking because of local/ spinal nerve involvement can cause it. * You should consult your famly physician for primary evaluation of the problem followed by treatment OR referal to specialist doctor for further management. Thanks.