Left sided pain

[JPT007]

I am a 26 year old female, and for the last year or so I have had  pain on my left side. It started with my ribs feeling tender and bruised, but I have not had any trauma to them.  Now for the last 5 months the pain has become worse and mostly  constant. Along with new symptoms. Left sided abdominal tenderness that extends to my flank , reflux, and occasional constipation. I do not have insurance and have found it hard to find a doctor willing to let me make payments for visits. The one doctor I was able to see said it was inflammation of the ribs, but I feel that there is something else going on. I also cannot lay on my stomach when sleeping because it feels like my ribs are sticking out on that side. I have been so worried that it may be serious. Any clues as to what this might be?

[dbayro]

Costochondritis

[John987]

There are lots of things it could be. You have to get a good diagnosis.  Pain that comes from an internal organ can refer making the source of pain hard to pinpoint. If no gastroenterologist will see you, go to the emergency room of a hospital.