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What Causes Pain Under The Left Rib Cage?

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Question : I have been having sharp twangs on pain in my left boob and under my left rib.

Only lasts about 3 seconds each time and has been happened about 6 times in the past two hours.

I feel ok.
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Answered by Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It could be a muscular spasm or tendinitis or rarely a neurological disorder .

Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..

In my opinion it could be muscular spasm , costochondritis or a neurological fits or reflexes usually it happens with electrolyte imbalance or any of it's constituents like iron , calcium , magnesium and potassium .
In most of the cases nutrient supplements containing multivitamins and some relaxation will be helpful . In more severe or chronic cases muscle relaxants and anti-epileptics are prescribed .try to enrich your meals with milk , bananas and other natural supplements as a begining and avoid drinking or smoking .
If these fits or spasm i recommend further lab investigations and EMG and follow them up with your neurologist for proper evaluation . you could have an MRI scan to exclude any kind of masses or lumps in your breasts .

Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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Follow up: Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan (29 minutes later)
I was very tense in dentist chair today for over an hour also
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Answered by Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Dental procedures or even dental pain can be very stressing

Detailed Answer:
Dental procedures or even dental pain can be very stressing i think you just need to relax and have some lab investigations for any deficiencies and have good healthy meals with some multivitamins will be fine for your age .
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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What Causes Pain Under The Left Rib Cage?

Brief Answer: It could be a muscular spasm or tendinitis or rarely a neurological disorder . Detailed Answer: Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using HealthcareMagic site , I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. In my opinion it could be muscular spasm , costochondritis or a neurological fits or reflexes usually it happens with electrolyte imbalance or any of it's constituents like iron , calcium , magnesium and potassium . In most of the cases nutrient supplements containing multivitamins and some relaxation will be helpful . In more severe or chronic cases muscle relaxants and anti-epileptics are prescribed .try to enrich your meals with milk , bananas and other natural supplements as a begining and avoid drinking or smoking . If these fits or spasm i recommend further lab investigations and EMG and follow them up with your neurologist for proper evaluation . you could have an MRI scan to exclude any kind of masses or lumps in your breasts . Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.