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Doctor insights on: My Left Side Hurts Under My Ribs

Many possibilities: This could be due to a pulled muscle, which needs time to heal and may benefit from anti-inflammatory medications (motrin). It may also be a kidney infection which is commonly accompanied by burning on urination and frequent urination. A doctor can look for other causes such as rib injuries, lung infections, tumors or cancers in the area, problems from the aorta or pancreas in the abdomen, etc... ...Read more

Doctor exam: That could be a muscle strain, but it is also the same location of the gallbladder. It is best to have your doctor examine you to be sure. ...Read more

ABDOMINAL PAIN: Check any PUD if not eating properly or gerd. Upper gi, egd, ultrasound. Get checked pls ...Read more

Pain: This could be from exercise, trauma, abdominal organ illness. You should consult your physician. ...Read more

Gallbladder disease?: If related to fat ingestion or cucumbers consider gb disease.The liver also lives there, as does part of the large intestine. Start with gb ...Read more

Depends: Could be muscle, rib irritation, lungs, or abdominal problems. I would try tylenol (acetaminophen) or anti inflammatories, rest and monitor. Maybe heat. See what makes symptoms worse and better. Even if associated with eating. Then see doc if no improvement. ...Read more

Let us see: Is this lump attached to skin? This is not a good sign. Is this lump painful? Is there is any recent trauma to the area? Are this lump warm and the skin over it? If the answer to all the questions no? Most likely is benign lump. Check with your doc? ...Read more

OVARY PAIN: I recommend scheduling an appointment with your gynocologist asap. Write the frequency of the pain, duration, what activities you are engaging in when experiencing the pain, and any other pertinent information. The pain may be associated with a tumor, cancer, or other surrounding reproductive organs malfunctionings. ...Read more

? High Acid: Usually the pain on that area is either related to pulled muscle pain or due to high gastric acid. Please try tylenol, (acetaminophen) if this does not work then you may want to see pcp. ...Read more

Pain: This could be from exercise, trauma, abdominal organ illness. You should consult your physician. ...Read more

More info: The first thing one thinks of is gallbladder but more info is needed. When do you get pain? What type? How long does it last? Anything make it better? Anything make it worse? Does food affect the pain? Have you had any surgery ? How long has it been there? Have you tried any medications? Did they work? Did you injure yourself? Pulled muscle etc? Has anyone done any studies? Need a bit more. ...Read more

Rule out ob/gyn: It could be related to a peripheral nerve entrapment but more importantly you would want to visit with you ob/gyn to rule out any gynecological or obstetric causes for you pain. ...Read more

Exam: you may have pleuritis or strain of your intercostal muscles- get examined. Cannot be diagnosed online. ...Read more

See your doctor: Your single symptom is too vague to provide any diagnosis. It could be a sign of an ulcer. See your doctor for a thorough evaluation. ...Read more

It is possible: That she has a broken or bruised rib. Ice and nsaids will help. If she is having problem breathing you might want to get to the doctor or er. A broken or bruised rib will cause quite a bit of pain and can limit your ability to inhale. ...Read more

Left sided abd. pain: Discomfort under the left rib cage could come from the gastric or stomach area,spleen, left lung,left upper colon or abdominal muscles. More details are needed to make a diagnosis. Seeing your physician if symptoms persist is the best advice.. ...Read more

Pleuritic chest pain: This is pleuritic chest pain. Had this happen before? Did you sustain a trauma recently? It may be related to a prior lung infection. Sometimes it happens for no reason & goes away on its own. It can be, however, problematic. If you feel you need help, i would recommend a urgent care center or consult your doctor asap, particularly if you have difficult breathing. ...Read more

Get a physical!: New onset sharp left sided abdominal pain can have many etiologies. Without a physician history and examination, it is hard to guess the cause. Musculoskeletal pains, constipation, kidney infection, enlarged spleen, diverticulitis among possibilities.... ...Read more

Varies: There are multiple potential causes. Structures there include your left lung, your pancreas, stomach and duodenum; it can also be a thoracic radiculopathy which is basically a pinched nerve in the mid back. Don't hesitate to be seen for an accurate diagnosis. ...Read more

Anatomy: That is your liver. Please go to the doctor to get a thorough evaluation. ...Read more