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What Does Sharp Pain Under The Rib Cage On The Left Side Indicate?

I have medium sharp pain under left rib area when lying on my back or twisting my body last 4 days—also unusual amount of stomach gas and belching after water or food intake when i stand and bend forward, tenderness under ribs—I had pancreatitis for 12 days in hospital 15 years ago, but I had acute vomiting back then. None now, no nausea except with low blood sugar feeling. (Not diabetic) I actually feel hungry with what is happening now but only eating steamed rice. Severe pain subsiding a little each day, but i’m concerned about recurrences of pancreatitis.
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Many causes for pain in the left rib cage. Possible causes are
1. Pleurisy
2. Pneumonia.
3. Myalgia
4. Left renal calculi
5. Left pyelonephritis
6. Gastritis
7. Colitis of splenic flexor
8. Splenomegaly
9. Pancreatitis with associated complications
Without proper history and examination, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Does Sharp Pain Under The Rib Cage On The Left Side Indicate?

Hello, Many causes for pain in the left rib cage. Possible causes are 1. Pleurisy 2. Pneumonia. 3. Myalgia 4. Left renal calculi 5. Left pyelonephritis 6. Gastritis 7. Colitis of splenic flexor 8. Splenomegaly 9. Pancreatitis with associated complications Without proper history and examination, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu