Hi.  Over the past year or so Ive been getting a dull ache deep in the area below my left rib. Its not a burning pain but describe it to like when you have been hit in the stomach and winded. That sort of pain but not that intense. It may last a few minutes to an hour.  It doesnt keep me from getting on with my life but worried about pancreatic cancer.  I dont drink or smoke. Im 35 and female with a bmi of 22 at 5 foot 3. Thank you.
Hi, Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Chronic dull ache deep in the area below left rib may be due to many reasons like gastric ulcer, muscle skeletal pain, diaphragmatic catch, pleuritic, pleural rub, pancreatic cause, gall bladder stones or due to cardiac cause. So need not to worry about serious disorder as they are rare and you don't have any symptom for that. Get done one USG abdomen and pelvis, X-ray chest, endoscopy and complete hologram for complete diagnosis and management. Consult your doctor for management. Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries. Wish you good health. Take care. Regards