Rib pain on the left side

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I have rib pain on my left side and it started before i went to bed, i get sharp pain when i lie on my left or back. I previously had numbness in my left calf a few hours ago. Anything i need to be worried about?

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Dr. (Col) Mohan K Family Physician 34 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. (Col) Mohan K

Family Physician 34 yrs exp Bangalore

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If the pain is not severe and if there is no fever/cough this could be an infammatory condition called costochondritis. You may require a few days of anti inflammatory pain relieving medications.

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