for the last 2 days i have been getting really sharp stabbing pains on and off under my left rib. i dont smoke and i havent had a drink in 3 weeks. i dont know what it could be.
anyone got any suggestions. ppl that are going to say go to the doctors dont cos i would if i was dying lol.
2006-11-19 05:33:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Do you slouch or do you sit up straight? This could be nothing more than muscle spasms or pain from trapped wind. If you were suffering heart trouble you would be feeling the pain in the centre of your chest, in your neck or your arms. I don't think it could be your liver or you would be feeling 'out of sorts' too. Call NHS direct and have a word with them to see what they think. They will not offer a diagnosis but will advise you to visit your Doctor if they think it neccessary.
2006-11-19 06:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take a few deep breaths, relax on the exhales and if you're still in pain wake your parents, please. That's part of parental package. They'd rather know and help you then have something bad happen because you were too afraid to tell them (if for whatever reason you're afraid for your safety if you wake them call another trusted relative or friend/friend's parents). Could be a respiratory issue but you won't know until you see a doctor. There are 24 hour clinics as well as the ER. Hang in there, m'dear.
2016-03-29 01:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your rib is more than likely trapped under a muscle. if you go to an osteopath he/she will release it with a sharp pull or alternatively some gentle stretching exercises yourself with eventually sort it out. try lifting your arm up straight in line with your shoulder and do gentle circular moevements
2006-11-19 05:42:13 · answer #3 · answered by Jason G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got this once and it turned out to be some sort of weird virus. You will probably have to see the doctor. It cleared up no probs with anti-bio's
2006-11-19 05:46:04 · answer #4 · answered by Caroline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 days is not long. if you are having trouble breathing then you need to see dr ???pulmonary embolus..also i dont know how old you are but it could costochondritis which is very common...if it sore to touch then that is probably what it is ...best thing ibuprofen if you can take it
2006-11-19 07:15:47 · answer #5 · answered by sanjay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be related to youtr heart. I would check it out with the doctor asap.
2006-11-19 05:42:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't know where you are in the world but if in u.k ring n.h.s direct, the number can be obtained from directory enquieries
2006-11-19 05:43:10 · answer #7 · answered by Eggman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋