Question 1

previous dvt. on warfarin. pain left side upper abdom near bottom rib, but only when cough. tender to touch. vitals norm. no difficulty breathing.

Accepted Answer

PE : This may be symptomatic of a Pulmonary Embolus. If you don't have an IVC filter you should go to get a CTA of chest to look for PE and if you have one you should get filter.

Question 2

why am i having pain left side below my ribs/ and tender to touch?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis ?: I would consider an inflammation of the rib where it joins the cartilage that joins the sternum (breast bone).

Question 3

severe pain left side  under ribs been about a week or so,  pain moves around ?

Accepted Answer

LUQ pain under rib: May be stomach (reflux, H pylori)-treat with ranitidine. prevecid,  colon-constipation/gas, need milk of magnesia, (magnesium hydroxide) fluids, simethicone, or lesions pancreas,breast  I have seen even vaginitis/ ovaries cause LUQ pain f/u w/ doc may need CXR, mammogram possible abdominal CT

Question 4

unbearable pain left side under rib when standing, walking, etc.goes when i sis or lay down.it`s getting worse every day, had ultrs sound, nothing showed?

Accepted Answer

Pleurisy?: Viral pleurisy, intercostal neuralgia are some of the possibilities if continued see your internist.

Question 5

pain, left side lower rib under arm to upper rib?

Accepted Answer

See a doc: Some questions just cannot be answered well in a forum like this, especially if your symptoms have literally dozens of possible causes, from completely harmless to very serious. Your doc will need to know how old you are, other illnesses or conditions you have, when you have the pain, what causes it, makes it better etc., you need a visit with a good doctor, not 400 characters or less.

Question 6

stabbing\pinching pain left side under rib cage. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Pain under rib cage : on the left side it is possibly related to a muscle problem, or a previous fractured rib. Or to an enlarged spleen or stomach related.

Question 7

having dull preassure / light pain left side around my rib area. no injuries and doesn't matter if i am breathing or not. any ideas?  thank you

Accepted Answer

Flatulence : It is very common to experience pain or pressure commonly caused by flatulence or gas.  If it continues over 24 hrs make an appt with your doctor for further evaluation and treatment.  Get well soon.

Question 8

had on and off pain in right side chest and upper back ,today am having pain left side hurts  when breath in around rib area what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain/breathing: If it hurts worse with breathing and is progressing, it could be an infection and you will want to seek medical attention.

Question 9

slight pain left side of back below rib cage spreading up to shoulders  worse when standing and active deep breathing makes me cough and feels cold?

Accepted Answer

Tough: How long has problem occurred ?  Could be many causes.  Early shingles, spasms between ribs, irritation  at rib/cartilage junction, something going on in lung base, somatic (muscles and connective tissue).  You are going to need to get this one checked out.

Question 10

had a pe diagnosed after 15 hr wait in er- went in with pain left side-ribs-shoulder. 2 mos later-on eloquis-still have bloating and pain. is this spleen??

Accepted Answer

: Depending on location and character pain may be related to internal organs or being musculoskeletal in nature. By now you should have had follow up with your primary care doc after having the PE and he or she should know about your persisting symptoms so that a diagnostic plan can be formulated.

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What does a pain in my left side upper rib mean

A member asked:

Previous dvt. on warfarin. pain left side upper abdom near bottom rib, but only when cough. tender to touch. vitals norm. no difficulty breathing.

A member asked:

Why am i having pain left side below my ribs/ and tender to touch?

A member asked:

Severe pain left side under ribs been about a week or so, pain moves around ?

A member asked:

Unbearable pain left side under rib when standing, walking, etc.goes when i sis or lay down.it`s getting worse every day, had ultrs sound, nothing showed?

A member asked:

Pain, left side lower rib under arm to upper rib?

A member asked:

Stabbing\pinching pain left side under rib cage. what can it be?

A member asked:

Having dull preassure / light pain left side around my rib area. no injuries and doesn't matter if i am breathing or not. any ideas? thank you

A member asked:

Had on and off pain in right side chest and upper back ,today am having pain left side hurts when breath in around rib area what can this be?

A member asked:

Slight pain left side of back below rib cage spreading up to shoulders worse when standing and active deep breathing makes me cough and feels cold?

A member asked:

Had a pe diagnosed after 15 hr wait in er- went in with pain left side-ribs-shoulder. 2 mos later-on eloquis-still have bloating and pain. is this spleen??

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