I m experiencing pain, just along the lower part of my left rib. No fever, no vomiting, no other symptoms. I didn t get hurt or anything like that. I m a healthy 45 year old female, with no health issues. There is no bruising or swelling either. The pain is like a balloon expanding and deflating.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion your pain is mostly musculoskeletal in nature. But since it is left sided chest pain we have to rule out cardiac and pulmonary causes first. So please get done1. ECG to rule out cardiac causes2. Chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Functionless) to rule out pulmonary cause. If all of the above are normal than it is most probably due to musculoskeletal in nature. Try to follow these1. Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy weight lifting.2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.3. Take good painkillers and muscle relaxant. 4. Apply warm water during bath.