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What Causes Pain Under Rib Cage?

43 year old male. Evened left side pain right under rib cage. Never lifted or strained in doing anything. Is normally gasy, however not near as much now but still going to the bathroom normally. Night it started had salad for dinner. Has had pain now for 3 days. Hurts to cough or bend down to pick something up. Feels as if there is some swelling in area.
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
The pain under the rib cage on the left side could be due to a renal infection or a stone if the pain does not seem to be muscular in nature. This can be ruled out after getting an ultrasound scan done.
If the pain is aggravated with deep breathing or coughing then a rib injury or a muscular sprain is likely.
The other causes that need to be ruled out include lung infections like pleuritis. Stopping smoking might help in reducing the symptoms

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Pain Under Rib Cage?

Hello, Thanks for your query. The pain under the rib cage on the left side could be due to a renal infection or a stone if the pain does not seem to be muscular in nature. This can be ruled out after getting an ultrasound scan done. If the pain is aggravated with deep breathing or coughing then a rib injury or a muscular sprain is likely. The other causes that need to be ruled out include lung infections like pleuritis. Stopping smoking might help in reducing the symptoms I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care