Question 1

could you tell me why my left ribcage sticks out more than my right?

Accepted Answer

Possibly scoliosis: one of the more common reasons a person may have an assymetry in their abdomen or trunk is a condition known as scoliosis.  Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, but it often also involves a rotation of the torso that can cause an assymetry in the shoulders, back and abdomen.  consider being seen for further evaluation.

Question 2

my rib cages are not level , the left side protrudes more than the right side and i have slight pain under the the protruding ribcage. is this something i should be worried about?

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Spleen: It is possible on description that you have an enlarged spleen. Other possibilities cannot be excluded. Best will be to see GP for an exam in order to clarify.

Question 3

pricking pain on below left ribcage.pains more wit deep breaths, turning body.having difficulty pooping. doesn't pain if i stay at certain position.

Accepted Answer

Should see your PCP-: For an examination, chest xrays, labs, maybe a ct scan, depending on what the pcp finds.
Possibilities include rib fx, infection, pul embolus, strained muscles; as all these result in increasing pain with deep breathing. A spine cause will be diagnosed with ct.
See him sooner than later, to avoid any serious problems with delaying to see him.
Most likely sounds like sprained muscles.

Question 4

i've had fatigue & dark circles under my eyes for about a year now. more recently, i've noticed occasional acute pain under my left ribcage. thoughts?

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Fatigue: The dark eye color is from fatigue, swelling of capillary beds and pooling of blood in the vasculature. Get more sleep! Try a caffeine based eye cream that will cause vasoconstriction and reduced the dark circle appearance. The rib pain I feel is not related to the primary concern.

Question 5

since yesterday i have left sided mid abdominal/back pain like where my ribcage ends-when i palpate the area, it hurts more when i release my fingers.

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ER : Need more complete information but if you have rebound tenderness I would take a pregnancy test and go to ER for a full history and physical exam

Question 6

suffering from severe pain on left side of heart near ribcage and breastbone, stomach bloated,short of breath,dysapnea and more painful when sitting?

Accepted Answer

Likely not ur heart: Given the description of your symptoms this is unlikely to be heart related pain. If it hurts more with sitting try pressing on the area while laying down and see if it is tender. If the bone is tender and it hurts to breathe, you most likely are suffering from costochondritis, which is a benign inflammation of the ribs. You can treat it by taking Ibuprofen with meals.

Question 7

i have a dull achy pain in my left chest just below my armpit. (it has persisted for over 2 mo.)  i'm concerned that it is more than a fascia issue. ?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: There are several possibilities. With it lasting this long, okay to ask for a CXR, EKG and blood tests. If these initial tests are all negative, then in follow up talk to your doc about more imaging (mammogram and chest CT) or a visit with a chest specialist/pulmonologist. Be well.

Question 8

what could be causing pain on my left side up near my ribcage ?

Accepted Answer

Various causes: such as gastritis, pleuritis, tietze's syndrome, ibs, kidney stone, diverticular disease, etc.  See your doctor for an exam.

Question 9

what could be causing me pain every morning on my left side under my ribcage clear to my back? i feel like i'm dying.

Accepted Answer

Please see MD: You could have many issues, all of which need to be evaluated by your doctor.  You may have a bowel problem with splenic flexure syndrome or possibly a urinary or ovarian problem or kidney infection--you may have injured yourself, you spleen could have been injured--Please check with your physician.  Good luck.

Question 10

what could be a fluttering on the left side under your ribcage be?

Accepted Answer

Heart problem: Your heart is located under your left ribcage, and fluttering could a sign of a cardiac problem such as an arrhythmia.  Given your age, i would definitely recommend seeing your internist to have it evaluated.

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Could you tell me why my left ribcage sticks out more than my right

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My rib cages are not level , the left side protrudes more than the right side and i have slight pain under the the protruding ribcage. is this something i should be worried about?

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Pricking pain on below left ribcage.pains more wit deep breaths, turning body.having difficulty pooping. doesn't pain if i stay at certain position.

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I've had fatigue & dark circles under my eyes for about a year now. more recently, i've noticed occasional acute pain under my left ribcage. thoughts?

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Since yesterday i have left sided mid abdominal/back pain like where my ribcage ends-when i palpate the area, it hurts more when i release my fingers.

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Suffering from severe pain on left side of heart near ribcage and breastbone, stomach bloated,short of breath,dysapnea and more painful when sitting?

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I have a dull achy pain in my left chest just below my armpit. (it has persisted for over 2 mo.) i'm concerned that it is more than a fascia issue. ?

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What could be causing pain on my left side up near my ribcage ?

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What could be causing me pain every morning on my left side under my ribcage clear to my back? i feel like i'm dying.

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