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.
Painful sensations under the ribs, in the left side of the body, may occur due to acute disorders, injuries or various underlying conditions. Some of the common causes of left rib pain include: Picture 1 â Pain under left rib cage. An injury to the left rib cage can give rise to severe pain in under the ribs, particularly when the affected person is breathing deeply. Chest x-rays can help diagnose injuries in the area. The pain often arises due to a severe blow, occurring during contact sports activities.