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What Causes Intermittent Pain Below Left Rib Cage?
I have a pain that comes and goes on or immediately below the bottom of my left rib cage. It s a little tender to the touch but not much. May be a sprain or bruise I m not aware of getting. No other symptoms. It s been tender for a day or two now. I m 71, female and in pretty good health. I take blood pressure meds but that s all. It will flare up without my doing anything. It feels better when I put pressure on the spot. Should I be worried?
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Sat, 29 Aug 2015
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Hello,
There are many reasons for the pain in the left side of rib cage like gastritis, diverticulitis irritable bowel disease or just gas etc. I suggest you to do abdominal ultrasound and keep a good lifestyle.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho
There are many reasons for the pain in the left side of rib cage like gastritis, diverticulitis irritable bowel disease or just gas etc. I suggest you to do abdominal ultrasound and keep a good lifestyle.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho
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