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What Causes Pain In Left Rib Cage?

Hi, my name is Madison. Recently, I ve been having pains in my left rib cage. I think it s an overlapped rib, but I went to get X-rays a couple of months ago and they said that nothing was wrong with it but that I might of strained my rib? .. It s been hurting on and off since then, but lately it s been hurting for a couple weeks, causing me not to be able to lay on my right side without my rib like digging into my side and causing pain. I have no idea what it is or why it hurts, but I would like to figure out as soon as possible. If you could help me that would be great.
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Hello

Thanks for writing to us;

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history of trauma there is possibility of rib contusion.
Rib contusion is not always visible on x ray or MRI .You may need to do HRCT to see details of injury.
Endoscopic study will rule out reflux disease leading to left side pain.

Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
Regards
Dr Vaibhav
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What Causes Pain In Left Rib Cage?

Hello Thanks for writing to us; I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history of trauma there is possibility of rib contusion. Rib contusion is not always visible on x ray or MRI .You may need to do HRCT to see details of injury. Endoscopic study will rule out reflux disease leading to left side pain. Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt. You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care Regards Dr Vaibhav