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What Causes Sharp Pain On Left Side Of Rib Cage And Passing Of Loose Stools?

I am a 30 year old male with no major medical problems. Last week, I went to bed feeling fine other than having loose stools. I awoke the next morning very quickly and got out of bed. Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain toward the left side of my ribcage. It would hurt only when I would take a deep breath. The best I could describe it is the pain you get sometimes when you run and don t breathe correctly and your side hurts. I also felt bloated and full, yet I thought it was because of how I was feeling the night before. It s been 4 days now and the pain has reduced 95%. It doesn t hurt now however, its very dull almost non existent. However, it just feel 100% normal right now (this could just be all in my mind). My stools have ranged from loose to solid, yet I don t have any stomach pain. Did I pull a muscle? What can this be?
Mon, 5 Mar 2018
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

The possible causes from your history are:
1. Left side chest pleurisy
2. Left kidney stones
3. Left lower zone pneumonia
4. Left side back muscle spasm
5. Irritable bowel syndrome et cetera

Drink plenty of fluids, avoid spicy food and alcohol, and eat green leafy vegetables. If symptoms not improved, then please get one ultrasound abdomen done. Also, consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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General Surgeon,  Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel's  Response
Hello,

The possible cause of pain is mild spleen enlargement following intestine infection.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Sharp Pain On Left Side Of Rib Cage And Passing Of Loose Stools?

Hello, The possible causes from your history are: 1. Left side chest pleurisy 2. Left kidney stones 3. Left lower zone pneumonia 4. Left side back muscle spasm 5. Irritable bowel syndrome et cetera Drink plenty of fluids, avoid spicy food and alcohol, and eat green leafy vegetables. If symptoms not improved, then please get one ultrasound abdomen done. Also, consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu