I have recently been experiencing tenderness under the area of my left ribs. I do have nausea also which I can control by eating fresh ginger. I have had an issue with daily constipation due to pain medication but an addition of alternate diarrhea has begun in the last month. I have type 2 diabetes and take 1 500MG ER TAB of METFORMIN per day. I am 72 years old and weigh 239#, I
Hi, It might be due to a condition called Costco Chat Doctor.  It is nothing but an inflammation on the cartilaginous part of your rib. As the first line of management, you can take analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Diclofenac/Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. If pain persists better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.