Hi. For about a week now I've had very sore ribs and shoulder on the left side. I can barely lift my arm over my head, it hurts to breathe in, it hurts when I lie down. It also hurts in certain postures. For the first few days I thought nothing of it, but as its still there I've started to worry. As I've been someone who drinks every night, I've googled and come up with enlarged spleen which can be caused by liver disease, which can cause left sided rib pain. It doesn't really say what kind of pain, but I'm hoping/trying to rationalise by thinking it would be more of a constant dull ache rather than when moving certain muscles? Ah man, I need advice. I am a carer, I often have my Mum linked on my left arm and she can put a lot of weight onto me, and often try carrying heavy shopping at the same time. But I'm scared it's something more sinister. Please help x