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What Causes Pain In The Left Side Of The Body Near Ribs?

I m having pain on the left side of my body (the flank?) near the bottom of my ribs. It s consistantly there, makes me flinch with any kind of pressure and I have to hold my side when I cough or the pain is to much. I ve had it for 3 days and it seems to be getting worse and I m Starting to feel the pain more into the back of my left side as well
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Hello,

You are having pain on the left side of your body. It is indicative of muscle strain, nerve impingement or costochondritis. To get relief, take Acetaminophen or Combiflam, one SOS when pain. You can also apply pain relieving ointment or sprays. Other medical conditions that cause similar symptoms are gastritis, appendicitis, diverticulitis, stomach ulcers, etc.

Take PPI's, Pan - 40 stat for relief from gastritis. Get clinically examined by a GP, get tests and investigations done to detect any injury, ligament / tendon tear, ulcer, appendicitis and diverticulitis. Stay at rest, avoid exercises for a couple of days as it may trigger the pain. Low level of vitamin D, strenuous exercise or coughing may also aggravate the discomfort.

Avoid muscle overuse, otherwise costochondritis may keep coming back. Stop activities that cause muscle strain. Get connected to a Physical therapist. Certain stretch exercises can help bring relief. If obese, loose weight; it will help to get better sooner.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain In The Left Side Of The Body Near Ribs?

Hello, You are having pain on the left side of your body. It is indicative of muscle strain, nerve impingement or costochondritis. To get relief, take Acetaminophen or Combiflam, one SOS when pain. You can also apply pain relieving ointment or sprays. Other medical conditions that cause similar symptoms are gastritis, appendicitis, diverticulitis, stomach ulcers, etc. Take PPI s, Pan - 40 stat for relief from gastritis. Get clinically examined by a GP, get tests and investigations done to detect any injury, ligament / tendon tear, ulcer, appendicitis and diverticulitis. Stay at rest, avoid exercises for a couple of days as it may trigger the pain. Low level of vitamin D, strenuous exercise or coughing may also aggravate the discomfort. Avoid muscle overuse, otherwise costochondritis may keep coming back. Stop activities that cause muscle strain. Get connected to a Physical therapist. Certain stretch exercises can help bring relief. If obese, loose weight; it will help to get better sooner. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician