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What Causes Severe Pain Under The Left Rib?

My husband just called and he states he is having severe pain on his left side just under his rib cage and felt like his side was expanding. He had a sharp pain on his right side last week too. My first thought is gas pain, but the expanding symptom has me stumped.
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of gastritis like pain is more likely.
But better to rule out heart related diseases first because left sided chest pain is commonly seen with heart diseases.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Tell him to avoid hot and spicy food.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily.
Don't worry, he will be alright with all these but first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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What Causes Severe Pain Under The Left Rib?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of gastritis like pain is more likely. But better to rule out heart related diseases first because left sided chest pain is commonly seen with heart diseases. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Tell him to avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Take pantoprazole tablet on empty stomach twice daily. Don t worry, he will be alright with all these but first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.