hi there i have been having some lower left discomfort in my abdomen since september 2012 just below my rib my local dr thought it was trapped gas..after a few visits i started getting sharp pains in my chest and burning in my lower chest bone with feeling of a lump and throught dryness with a metallic taste in my mouth my dr and the hospital nurses thought it was funny and said it was probally anxiety which i do not think it is as i have been having it since september and i do not have anytging to worry or be stressed about..just hopeing someone can shed some light and help me out thanks in advance, lee.
Pain in the Upper abdomen just below the ribs on left side is not a serious condition. If the same pain is on Right side, you should exclude Liver, Gall bladder disorders. But, If your pain is till persisting, Go for an Ultrasound Abdomen to rule out Kidney stones. If you are feeling a lump in the Ribs, Go for X-ray chest - AP view and PA view. If you are a Smoker and Alcoholic, Please stop them and see the results. You can review with the reports.