Gastroenterologist: If you're experiencing persistent abdominal discomfort for months, it is best to consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment. Sharp,fleeting pains in the rib cage, if always occurring at the same site without a cough,are often due to pinching of intercostal nerve or muscle which run between two ribs. Often a deep breath brings on the pain. These are more of a nuisance. Let the MD know
Answered 8/7/2016
1.1k views
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question