Hello, i am 17 year old male at 140 pounds. I recently started to lose my appetite and the lower left side of my rib cage started to hurt. I have been losing weight and now am at about 137 pounds. I normally eat three good meals a day, but recently i have just lost my appetite. There is a little brown spot on my lower left rib cage and it hurts around that area when touched or if i cough.
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor.... You have anorexia and weight loss .... First rule out tuberculosis by sputum examination and chest x-ray ..... If TB present consolidation will also be seen in x-ray ....and in sputum AFB test will be positive ..... If TB present full course AKT given. .... Second your ribs tender to touch ... So could be Costco Chat Doctor. ... Ibuprofen given for it with taking rest. ... Hot compress applied over affected area... Proper sleep posture .... If diarrhea present than hyperthyroid also ruled out by thyroid profile .... Consult physician for this .... Take care ....