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What Causes Sharp Pain Below The Left Rib?
So about a week ago I was doing some heavy drinking at a football game. When I returned home later that night I had a pounding headache and felt nauseous. I threw up twice. First time was food. Second time was bright red vomit. A decent amount of blood. Probably equivalent to 1/4th of a Dixie Cup in Volume. After, I passed out and lost consciousness. When I came to; I saw my legs shaking. I went to the ER. They ran some blood tests. Everything came back normal. My White Blood cell count was a bit high at 16.6 and my neutrophils/granulocytes were a bit high at 13.7. They diagnosed me with dehydration. It has been about 5 days. I have a burning sensation in my chest when I swallow, and the feeling of food being stuck in my chest. Sometimes I have a little bit of a sharp pain below my left rib. I have had the feeling of food being stuck before the past two years, or so. What do you think is the cause? I have had no blood in urine, or in stool. No X-Ray was taken.
Fri, 21 Nov 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Firstly the pain under the left side of the rib cage may be due to Gastritis(Inflammation of the stomach). I advise would be to avoid spicy and greasy food. Prescribe proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole. A gastroscopy will help in the diagnosis.
Secondly it may be due to pancreatitis(Inflammation of pancreas). Stop smoking and alcohol if any. Blood tests like serum amylase and lipase will help in the diagnosis.
Thirdly kidney stones. X ray of the KUB will help in the diagnosis. Antispasmodic for pain. Increased intake of water is advised. The size and site of the stone determines whether the treatment is medical or surgical.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
Firstly the pain under the left side of the rib cage may be due to Gastritis(Inflammation of the stomach). I advise would be to avoid spicy and greasy food. Prescribe proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole. A gastroscopy will help in the diagnosis.
Secondly it may be due to pancreatitis(Inflammation of pancreas). Stop smoking and alcohol if any. Blood tests like serum amylase and lipase will help in the diagnosis.
Thirdly kidney stones. X ray of the KUB will help in the diagnosis. Antispasmodic for pain. Increased intake of water is advised. The size and site of the stone determines whether the treatment is medical or surgical.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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