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What Causes Sharp Pain Under The Left Rib Cage?

I was getting ready to go to work, when all of a sudden a Sharp pain (like someone stabbed me ) in my back under my ribs, it took me to the ground and it was hard to breathe, went to Emergency Room. Did an EKG , x-rays and blood work with pressure under left rib. EKG reported normal sinus rhythm , possible enlargement of left atrial, left ventricular hypertrophy and t wave abnormality. Blood work showed WBC 3.9, MPV 7.0, ALT/SGPT 23,which are all considered low. Troponin levels suspicious for myocardial injury. Chest x-ray showed minor linear scarring left lung base.The doctor stated my heart is good and it is a muscle problem. I don t understand all these terms but I need an answer of what s going on, I still have continued pressure in my left rib towards the back and breathing is normal.
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to a muscular strain. I recommend using an anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen three tablets a day.

I also recommend using an anti-inflammatory cream such as Voltaren cream. Ice compresses can also be helpful to relieve the pain.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sharp Pain Under The Left Rib Cage?

Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to a muscular strain. I recommend using an anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen three tablets a day. I also recommend using an anti-inflammatory cream such as Voltaren cream. Ice compresses can also be helpful to relieve the pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician