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What's wrong with my ribs!

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knobblyribs · 15/01/2023 14:50

Hello! Have name changed for this.

I have a GP app tomorrow but I thought I'd check and see if this is something I should bring up! I've had really bad left hand pain around the area of my ribs. Exactly where my spleen and pancreas are. The pain travels right up my sternum too and into the left hand side of my ribs cage near my back. I panic a lot thinking this is a heart attack which can be quite distressing. It's not. Has anyone ever seen really knobbly ribs like that? They are quite flared too. Which I've found out through googling. Terrible habit.

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knobblyribs · 15/01/2023 14:51

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knobblyribs · 15/01/2023 15:21

Please disregard this while post. The pain is under the rib that looks normal. Apparently got to the age of 42 without knowing my left from right

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cathyandclare · 15/01/2023 15:45

Could be stomach inflammation (gastritis) or a peptic ulcer- that's upper left/ central pain going through to the back. Acid reflux goes up the sternum too. Does anything make it worse/better?

cathyandclare · 15/01/2023 15:47

Sorry is it right sided pain?

Nightowl1976 · 15/01/2023 16:37

This looks like a pectus excavatum. I have it and it causes rib flare and symptoms you describe. Have a Google and see if it sounds/looks similar.

rollitagain · 15/01/2023 16:38

Gallbladder?

millyskye3 · 17/04/2025 14:26

Did you get an answer for this?

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