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What Could Be The Cause Of Left Side Rib Area Pain?

Hello,
I have had a pain on my left side in the front but feels like it is connected to the bottom left rib.
I can be in a position that I can tap with my finger on my far left front side just tapping lightly and feel the pain in that area. it started about a month ago with sever pain at a sudden movement. and it was hard to turn to my right to clean myself having a bowel movement.
Fri, 13 Dec 2013
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal pain.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
You can include supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D in your diet which will help in strengthening of bones.
Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful.

If pain still persists, kindly get an X ray Chest to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.
There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Could Be The Cause Of Left Side Rib Area Pain?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal pain. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). You can include supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D in your diet which will help in strengthening of bones. Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful. If pain still persists, kindly get an X ray Chest to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.