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What Does Pain In The Rib Cage On The Left Side Indicate?

I have pain in my rib cage on the left side. Between my stomach and my heart. It started as sharp pain if I got up too fast or whatever. Now it is a constant dull pain. It can be sharp at times. I don t feel a bump. When I eat and it get full. I can feel it expand and it hurts more..
Sat, 30 Sep 2017
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Hello,
It could be costochondritis.
Consult a physician and get evaluated. As of now you can take simple analgesics like ibuprofen or diclofenac
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What Does Pain In The Rib Cage On The Left Side Indicate?

Hello, It could be costochondritis. Consult a physician and get evaluated. As of now you can take simple analgesics like ibuprofen or diclofenac Thanks