Question 1

pain under left rib evrrytime i eat like food is getting stuck there ? what can i take with having colitis

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Dysphagia: pain or the sensation of something getting stuck in the esophagus after eating is often due to irritation of the esophagus. There can be multiple causes of this, the most common being gastroesophageal reflux disease. I would try over-the-counter ant acids first. Follow the directions with that medication, but if you're no better in 1 to 2 weeks, see your doctor. Good luck.

Question 2

i have intermittent pain under left ribs.it tightens for a few minutes and then almost feels like it deflates and then its ok?

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Myalgic pain or: flatulance. If it persists or get worse see your doctor.

Question 3

what makes sporadic sharp pain under left rib cage when breathing?

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See below: You have symptoms which could be serious and should see your physician.  He/she will listen to you, do a physical examinarion, run some tests, and let you know what's going on.

Question 4

having sharp pain under left rib painful when breathing and travels to my shoulders.

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Sounds like: "pleurisy"...which in turn at your age is most likely due to a viral infection. The lining of the lung gets "inflammed" an when you breathe you rub it against the lining of the lung cavity in the chest!
 Google It  and call your PCP Primary care provider who will probably want to obtain a CHEST X RAY or Chest CT scan!
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 5

pain under left ribs severe looked up everything symptom points to spleen. had 2 broke ribs left back?

Accepted Answer

Maybe the fracture: This may be due to the fractures or an additional fracture you were not aware of. Other possibilities can include things like blood clots among them. You need to have your physician evaluate this, and you will need imaging to see the diagnosis

Question 6

i had a sudden pain under left rib cage when i cough/move. its my second day of pain. and what could be the cause of it? i hopes its nothing serious.

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Stress fracture: It's very possible you have suffered from a insufficiency fracture of the rib. There are a lot of people who suffer ripped fractures from degrees of severity. Has to take a while to heal and that should return to normal

Question 7

diagnosed with14cm spleen 7/1/13 i've been having mildly sharp intermittent pain under left rib cage. how do i know when to go toer this can't ruptur!

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Enlarged spleen: The spleen normally doesn't hurt when enlarged. A 14 cm spleen doesn't appear to be significantly enlarged if measured by ultrasound. If you have no other symptoms or findings on the diagnostic test, i would not be too worried about it.

Question 8

left intermittent pain under left rib cage..sometimes comes when i take deep breath..what is it? have had for about three weeks...its a new kind of pain for me..not sure what it could be.

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You : You need to have a complete medical evaluation as it sounds as though your pain has been very persistent.  Pain under the left rib cage could represent inflammation of the lining of the lung (pleurisy), infection, kidney issues, or even intestinal or pancreas issues.  Please be seen immediately for an evaluation.

If you had worsening pain, fever, cough, vomiting, shortness of breath, or light-headedness, then you would have to be seen as an emergency.

Question 9

pain under left rib cage; it hurts when i breath.

Accepted Answer

Pleurisy: Could be pleurisy. Discuss with your Dr and have team listen over it.

Question 10

quick sharp pain under left rib cage. is this gas?

Accepted Answer

Lots of stuff there: On the left side are the stomach, spleen, diaphragm (muscle for breathing), ribs, a part of the colon (large intestine), the tail end of the pancreas, etc... Pain can be from the ribs and their cartilage, a swollen spleen, stomach acidity/gastritis/reflux, muscle strains in the abdominal muscles or diaphragm, excess stool or gas in the colon, pancreatitis, a cancerous tumor, etc....

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Pain under left rib evrrytime i eat like food is getting stuck there ? what can i take with having colitis

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I have intermittent pain under left ribs.it tightens for a few minutes and then almost feels like it deflates and then its ok?

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What makes sporadic sharp pain under left rib cage when breathing?

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Having sharp pain under left rib painful when breathing and travels to my shoulders.

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Pain under left ribs severe looked up everything symptom points to spleen. had 2 broke ribs left back?

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I had a sudden pain under left rib cage when i cough/move. its my second day of pain. and what could be the cause of it? i hopes its nothing serious.

A member asked:

Diagnosed with14cm spleen 7/1/13 i've been having mildly sharp intermittent pain under left rib cage. how do i know when to go toer this can't ruptur!

A member asked:

Left intermittent pain under left rib cage..sometimes comes when i take deep breath..what is it? have had for about three weeks...its a new kind of pain for me..not sure what it could be.

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Pain under left rib cage; it hurts when i breath.

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Quick sharp pain under left rib cage. is this gas?

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