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What Causes Intermittent Left-sided Pain In Rib Cage On The Back?
Question: hi, I have a jabbing pain for days on by left side. back -lower part of my rib cage. I have a dr. apt. next week. do you have any ideas on what this may be? Prior to this I had lower acid stomach issues. I also had an ultra sound showing I gall stone in the body of my gall bladder. My gall bladder wall is mildly thickened too.
Brief Answer:
Better to get done ecg.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion, you should first get done ecg to rule out cardiac diseases.
Because at your age of 61 years, left sided chest pain can be due to heart diseases.
So better to first get done ecg.
If ecg is normal then you are mostly having gastritis related pain.
So you need proton pump inhibitors. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart related disease by ecg.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Better to get done ecg.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion, you should first get done ecg to rule out cardiac diseases.
Because at your age of 61 years, left sided chest pain can be due to heart diseases.
So better to first get done ecg.
If ecg is normal then you are mostly having gastritis related pain.
So you need proton pump inhibitors. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out heart related disease by ecg.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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