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What Do Numbness And Pain Around The Ribcage On The Left Side Indicate?

Hello! For about a year now, a small area of my lower left rib cage has felt tight and kind of numb, especially when laying down on my side. Recently, the area has started to hurt and it feels like there’s a lump under my rib, even though there’s not a visible lump externally. When I was holding my cat against my lower left rib cage the other day, I got a sharp pain and a constant, fast popping feeling. I immediately had to set my cat down, and the pain slowly faded away. It comes and goes and sometimes feels like a dull shooting pain. Do you have any idea what this could be? Thanks!
Wed, 5 Sep 2018
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Hi,

It can be a minor contusion or musculoskeletal pain.

Generally, it will settle by itself even without any treatment.

If symptoms persist, you can consult a physician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Do Numbness And Pain Around The Ribcage On The Left Side Indicate?

Hi, It can be a minor contusion or musculoskeletal pain. Generally, it will settle by itself even without any treatment. If symptoms persist, you can consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.