Sharp stabbing pain just below left breast and ribs with numbness and constipation
Patient: Im having sharp stabbing pain just below my left breast and ribs. The pain in quite intense. The area is also numb to the touch. I have issues with constipation which is what everyone seems to think is causing it, however even when Im regulated it still hurts. I take miralax and sometimes milk of magnesia and it works for me. So obviously constipation isn t causing this. What else might it be and what kind of doctor should I see about it? Doctor: Hello,In my opinion, it would be wise to go see a cardiologist as chest pain on left side radiating to shoulder and increasing on exertion can be a heart symptom.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Fahim Sheik