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Why Do I Have Pain In The Upper Left Side At The Rib Cage Edge?

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Posted on Tue, 31 Jul 2018
Question: I have a pain upper left side at the rib cage edge
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Muscle ache , ligament spasm or respiratory infection .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There are different possible reasons as muscle ache , ligament spasm , respiratory
infection or others .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Pain - exact location in upper left rib cage ( if possible by figure expression ) ,
type , intensity , severity , frequency , duration , radiation if anywhere ,
aggravating , relieving factors .
2. Associated cough , fever .
3. Any history of trauma or undue pressure .
4. Any difficulty in breathing .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .
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Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel

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Practicing since :1999

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Why Do I Have Pain In The Upper Left Side At The Rib Cage Edge?

Brief Answer: Muscle ache , ligament spasm or respiratory infection . Detailed Answer: Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * There are different possible reasons as muscle ache , ligament spasm , respiratory infection or others . Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely . 1. Pain - exact location in upper left rib cage ( if possible by figure expression ) , type , intensity , severity , frequency , duration , radiation if anywhere , aggravating , relieving factors . 2. Associated cough , fever . 3. Any history of trauma or undue pressure . 4. Any difficulty in breathing . Awaiting for your response . Regards .