I have been having a pain on my left side (seems like under my rib cage for several months, it s not all the time but any time i lay on that side or bend in a way that seems to stretch that side. How can i tell if it is more of a strain of some sort or something more serious?
Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. You have problem of pain at rib cage area that may be because of muscle strain also.Plueral fluid accumlation in lung may cause sharp pain at chest region.Pluericy may diagnose. Take chest x ray for diagnosis. Costocondritis may cause pain at rib cage region.If it is because of muscle strain than it has low intensity pain .Physiotherapy can helpful. Consent a physician for further diagnosis. I hope my guidance is helpful to. Take care.Thank you very much.