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A 18-year-old female asked about a 18-year-old female:
What's it mean if your left side is sore?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
It can mean so..: .. Many different things. But to answer your question there is more info needed, like a complete medical history and an exam, something not possible over the internet. Call a local physician for an appointment.
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 48-year-old member asked:
What does it mean when the left, upper rib is sore?
1 doctor answer • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Could be: Costochondritis or bruise or mild injury or fracture or due to infection of the lungs
498 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Why is my rib on the left side sometimes sore?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Gerald Mandellanswered
Nuclear Medicine 53 years experience
Many causes: Most concerning left sided pain is associated with the heart, but many other causes include trauma, costochondritis, anxiety, stress, gastroesophageal reflux, and sometimes from abdominal organs such as bowel. Stomach , gall bladder, etc. In the chest pleuritis, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, collapsed lung etc. You should consult physician for physical examination and testing if appropriate.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Why am i sore on the left side and spotting what's happening?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Ipe Kalathooranswered
Internal Medicine 18 years experience
Spotting: You need a pelvic exam. Seek medical help from the gynecologist.
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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