It hurts to sit or stand. I find some comfort if I am lying on my stomach. It doesn't hurt to take deep breaths. I have taken Gas-X and that hasn't helped.
I have pain under my left rib cage, front to back. It feels like a cramp?
Question posted by lenorac on 4 March 2018
Last updated on 6 March 2018
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Windchimes123
6 March 2018
Hi Lenorac,
I’m, of course, concerned that it’s cardiac related. You need to see a doctor to rule that out.
If your young and healthy it’s most unlikely.
It may be a pulled muscle. There are small muscles between the ribs that can become inflamed.
The best treatment is to take NSAIDs and use a heating pad.
The fact that it is affected by change in position makes me think it’s muscular.
Costochondritis can also be caused by coughing. If you are coughing that hard then you should take cough syrup to suppress it (unless your congested). NSAIDs would also help control the pain.
If it’s not gone in a week I’d see my doctor.
If you are at the age or have cardiac history then I’d give the doctor a call and let him decide.
Best wishes
:-)
Windchimes123
6 March 2018
I forgot that it may be related to your GI tract. The stomach, spleen and pancreas also cause pain under the left ribs. If you have any problems with nausea, vomiting, indigestion, etc.
See your doc especially if you have a history of gastritis, GERD, diverticulosis, etc.
Inflammation of the lungs is pleurisy .
Any shortness of breath, fatigue or fever ?
Costochondritis is the inflammation between the ribs and is usually a benign condition that goes away on its own.
Bottom line...
If you are really concerned because it’s not going away or it’s getting worse than I’d see my doctor.
If you think it’s cardiac, call your doctor today or go to an urgent care/emergency room.
I hope you feel better.
:-)
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