I've been having this sharp pain on the left side, just above my rib cage, for a couple of days now. It's really bad when I sneeze or breathe too hard, and now it's even moved to my back. Should I be worried about this, or is there something I can do to ease the pain?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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The sharp pains on the left side above the rib cage, exacerbated by sneezing or breathing heavily, and radiating to the back, could be indicative of a musculoskeletal issue, such as intercostal muscle strain or costochondritis, or potentially a gastrointestinal problem consult md medicine

Answered 04/07/2025

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