What could be the problem if you have pain in or around the region of your left ribcage?

Answer 1

It depends on your gender, the type of pain (throbbing, stabbing), and the duration of pain. If it persists for more than 24 hours, or restricts breathing or movement for a long period of time, you should consult a medical professional. But if it is only a minor discomfort on rare occasions, such as after a strenuous workout, it probably isn't a serious concern. If you are female, and it is a piercing pain within the region of your breast and ribs, do not worry. It is a common condition that results from air pockets between the ribs that have been stored in the fleshy tissue of the breast and can travel within the rib cage. It sounds serious, but happens to majority of women, though mainly adolescents and women experiencing menopause. It is nothing to be worried about. The fact that it is your left ribcage is not relevant in this case. If the pain is sudden, and only occurred once, and was accompanied by blurred vision, loss of breath, vertigo, slurred speech, impaired motor functions, or other abnormalities, then there is potential that it was a minor heart attack. Medical attention should be obtained as soon as possible.

Answer 2

It could be Thoracic spinal stenosis, a broken or fractured rib, pulmonary embolism, a muscle strain, osteromyelitis or shingles.

Answer 3

you need to see your doctor about this.