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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Chest pains, male, 45 years of age, lower left side under ribs for 2 years
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Chest pains, male, 45 years of age, lower left side under ribs for 2 years
by MikeFisher875, Nov 07, 2005 12:00AM
On and off, and for the last two months almost constantly, under my lowest ribs on the left side of my body, I am gettings pains, sometimes so severe that it feels as if someone kicked me there. Oftentimes if I bend to far one way or another it immediately pains hard and I almost cannot move. This condition has been on and off during the past two years. No shortness of breath, but the pain makes me not want to breath. In looking at anatomy charts I believe it could be spleen of left kidney. No problems urinating ever. Just a deep pain that feels as if I have been kicked and it comes and goes with the exception of this past two months where it has remained daily... not overpowering though, only at times. Any ideas?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Nov 08, 2005 12:00AM
, Nov 08, 2005 12:00AM
GI causes in that area can include the pancreas as well as GERD, an ulcer, or inflammation of the upper digestive tract. You can consider blood tests looking at the pancreatic enzymes, as well as an upper GI series or upper endoscopy to look at the upper GI tract.
If the kidneys are of concern, you can consider an ultrasound for evaluation.
Other possible causes can include the heart (which can be evaluated via a stress test) as well as musculoskeletal-based pain.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
If the kidneys are of concern, you can consider an ultrasound for evaluation.
Other possible causes can include the heart (which can be evaluated via a stress test) as well as musculoskeletal-based pain.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Member Comments
by seven7, Nov 24, 2005 12:00AM
To: Mike Fisher875
I have been having extreme pain under the bottom of the left rib. It only comes on when I bend certain ways, and it really hurts then. When I stand up straight, it quits hurting. Sounds like your problem. My internist says it is muscle cramps. I did not see how this could be, but it may be. My pain comes on when I bend over to the left to tie my shoes, wash my left foot in the tub. It is the bending that starts the pain.
by seven7, Dec 01, 2005 12:00AM
To: Mike
Me again. Have you been able to find out what is causing the pain under your left rib? If so, please write a note back here for me to read. Thanks
by worry44, Dec 23, 2005 12:00AM
To: MikeFisher875
I am having the exact same symptoms and am very worried. They have been getting worse over the last couple of weeks. Last night during the night and today is the worst. I am a female 44 years old, usually feel very well. Have you gotten any answers to your problems yet. If so, please post.
