Since you usually get too little sleep, please talk to your doctor about your sleep patterns. Poor quality sleep can affect many areas of your life and health, and your doctor may be able to help you if you have difficulty sleeping, have insomnia, or have other sleep disorders.
Following are some of the most common attributes of pain in the left rib cage area: 1  Heartburn or acid reflux-This is a common cause of pain in the left side of the ribs. 2  This may be triggered as a result because of over-consumption of acidic foods or drinks that generally cause heartburn. Costochondritis-This is a condition that results from an infection of cartilages that bond the ribs with the breastbone. 2  This can be the result of a forceful impact of the shoulder and rib cage area or caused by a viral infection. 3  Unbearable pain is experienced near the breastbone as the patient breaths heavily.
The Primary Causes of Pain under the Left Rib Cage. The rib bones can break in response to injury, usually something like a car crash or other type of collision or blunt force trauma. The most apparent sign of a broken rib is intense pain in the area, especially when moving or bending.