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.
Some of these causes include. 1  Gas in colon (Splenic Flexure Syndrome) â Excessive amount of gas formed and trapped in the colon can cause pain in the upper left side of the abdomen and this area is felt below the left rib cage. Pain and discomfort under left rib cage may be experienced after consumption of food.