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How To Treat Sharp Pains In Lower Left Abdomen Under Rib Cage?

Hi im a 17 female and ive been getting these serious sharp pains in my lower left abdemon right under my rib cage. It can get really bad to the point i feel light headed and need to sit down in the middle of a run. It usually occurs like 5 minutes into a run. ive never had this problem in my life when conditioning until about a month ago and its really getting in the way of my becoming better. What could this possible be? And is there anything i can do to prevent it?
Fri, 6 Feb 2015
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Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
The most probable cause of such pains can be :
-Colitis, inflammation of the part of the colon in the said area.
-Left ureteric stone

I would advise you the following:
Ultrasonography of the abdomen,
Tests of blood, urine and stool,
Colonoscopy and CT scan of the abdomen if a 5-day course of antibiotic, metronidazole and probiotic fail to give you a complete relief .
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How To Treat Sharp Pains In Lower Left Abdomen Under Rib Cage?

Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. The most probable cause of such pains can be : -Colitis, inflammation of the part of the colon in the said area. -Left ureteric stone I would advise you the following: Ultrasonography of the abdomen, Tests of blood, urine and stool, Colonoscopy and CT scan of the abdomen if a 5-day course of antibiotic, metronidazole and probiotic fail to give you a complete relief .