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.
Types of Pain Under Left Rib Cage You May Experience. Pain under left rib when breathing â This type of pain is related to the lungs. A lot of lung diseases may eventually lead to the collapse of the lungs. When this happens, people may not be able to take their normal breaths. Sudden sharp stabbing pain in left side under rib cage â This pain may be caused by an injury or a broken rib cage. At the time, sharp and sudden pains may come from having problems with the spleen.