I think I want to cry with relief right now. i went through a full battery of tests for a year; cardio, pulmonary, urinary, the whole deal, CAT scan, I even had an MRI - and they couldn't find what was causing this pain. Recently I changed my dietary habits (low carb/keto/intermittent fasting) and the issue has mostly abated in less than 2 months. Now I see this video and it all comes together. THIS is the explanation that they could not find. I thank you with my entire heart, Dr. Berg!

Even as a Nurse of 28 years, YOU have HELPED ME SO MUCH. My dad unfortunately passed at age 42, 1975?Pancreatic CA, my oldest brother, same Pancreatic CA. Age 56, passed. 2 years ago, I changed to Keto, IF, 16-18 hrs and VERY LITTLE GI issues now plus down 65 pounds. N loads of inches and BEST of ALL healthier. Tyyyyyyy. SC Nurse 🙏❤️

OMGGGG, i went through so many tests trying to figure this out. Stopped having it once I started a low carb diet, and before i knew about you. Had no idea about the connection. I Started eating more carbs lately, guess what flares up? Thank you, we, the people who watch listen and learn from you, cannot thank you enough. 🙏🏼❤

I've told my Dr here in Northern Ireland about the pain it's tight like an elastic band & it hurts they just ignored it, God bless you all the way from Northern Ireland 🙏🌹☘️🇮🇪

I had the sludge and some of it plugged my ducts. It almost cost me my life. I thank God for saving my life, and guiding me and my doctors. I was a young mom of three kids, ages 10 weeks up to 9 years.

Dr Berg you are my life saver😭😭😭😭.I got many tests, MRI, ultrasound and ct scan but doctors didn't tell me the cause of left side pain in my stomach.i was crying in pain since 3 years.still I have not got treatment of it.thank you for this video.i feel like to hug u to say thanks.God bless dear. You are the best dr in world .I got tears 😭😭😭😭.everybody was making fun of me and saying u complaining without any reason.again thanks dr berg

THANK YOU! i have suffered from extreme chest pain for over 2 months - doctors said its muscle damage. I have had digestive issues for years now just to be told its all in my head. I have finally done food sensitivity test, dropped everything gluten, diary, nuts etc and massaged plus done streches for costochondrisis. My chest pain has reduced by 50% within 2-3days. Then i was able to pinpoint where the acute pain is coming from gallbladder, pancreas and spleen, and potentially liver. Went to doctor, he pressed on all of the organs that i was crying myself to sleep for whole day. After yhe useless appointment i then watched this video, started to implement the rest together with taking probiotics, a lot fruits, freshly squeezed juices, intermedient fasting (as it was very painful when eating). 2 weeks later i am sooo much better! In fact, i struggled to gain weight for years, my fiance was forckng me to eat but i was too full. With the bloating gone, i not only finish whats on my plate, but im still hungry. My bile salts are on the way.

I got admitted in hospital continuous 2 years for swelling in pancreas 😢 I’m vegetarian and never had alcohol r smoke n was told I had some hereditary issue for this … but I realise it’s carbs n fasting is helping me ❤

This video alone puts a quarter of the big pharma/medical/surgery out of business. Thanks Dr. Berg for telling the truth about how our bodies work instead of looking at them as a battlefield for chemical drugs.

I really like how you were able to gather the facts with the ‘what’ and ‘why’ and coupled with your sketch of basic anatomy brought it perfectly into focus and understanding to either a patient or student. As a nurse I find it can be challenging to explain that type of information so clearly and concisely. 👍👍

Been suffering with this horrible pain for 10 years! You're right, ultrasound & MRI don't show anything. You are a lifesaver! Now I have something to work with!

My mother died because of this.. I've been researching since 2008. Thank you so much. I thought I had pancreatic cancer like she did. Much more to the story.. MUCH. I will not be mislead anymore. It's up to me to get my answers. Thanx again

Great drawing by Dr Berg!! The best way to improve this situation is to increase your bile. There are several ways to increase your bile: 1. Lower your carbs 2. Fast 3. Lower your grains 4. Cut out vegetable oils 5. Cut out nut butters 6. Cut out alcohol 7. Stay away from corn 8. Take purified bile salts on an empty stomach (AM and PM)

Perfect timing as usual. I am feeling the pain right now.

Update fellow fighters - Dr treated me for Ulcers, was on two antibiotics. Most of the pain subsided but still had occasional flareups- Did a stool test to check for IBS, results came, not Inflammatory Bowl Disease, but irritable Bowl syndrome. I went on a low FODMAP diet, cut out caffeine, alcohol, lactose and gluten and processed food. I have never felt better in my life. I am now on treatment for PCOS and I tell you, slowly shedding pounds, feeling energized, and healthy. I occasionally cheat and immediately feel discomfort. I hope this is helpful to anyone. Help is out there, hang in there, it is glorious on the other side of the pain.

Got this exact pain on my birthday. Super stressful.... but pain finally went away today 💃 3 days of intermittent fasting, healthy keto and some supplements. I also stopped coffee 😭.. just for a while. Thanks for this info it honestly saved me time heading to the doctor and falling into that rabbit hole.

I’m 27 an have a constant feeling of pressure (not pain) in that area. It always feel like I have gas and I’ve been freaking out about it for months. This made me feel a little better.

No way, no way that you just posted this. I've been looking for explanation videos about what I've been feeling and trying to understand the pain. This helps tremendously and also gives me the tool to try and heal myself. Thanks Doc!!

Dandelion Root and artichoke is amazing for bile. I been suffering with this issue and using these helps also neem is good for bile

Sir, you are the best! I just diagnosed my brother who had unbearable pain in left side for over 10 yrs or so. It’s amazing how well this was explained and tackled by you in this video sir. Thank you 🙏🏻

I have went to the ER twice with this symptom of left sided pain, directly under my rib cage and they ran ultrasounds and scans but found nothing wrong with me. Blood test for lipase were normal. I was in so much pain the last time they gave me pain meds. My Uncle and Grandmother both died of pancreatic cancer. This information scares me because they both had similar symptoms to mine prior to their diagnosis. I have been keto for almost 3 years now. I do not take bile salts, so I will be looking into that to see if it helps with this condition. Thank you for posting such great content Dr. Berg. I truly appreciate you.

This is why I ultimately became an herbalist. When I had this pain and went to several doctors about it, all of them just wanted to give me pain pills. I wanted to know WHY I had the pain. On my own, I cleaned up my diet and ate less GMOs and then the pain was gone. I started doing my own research - which led to me eventually taking courses on herbalism. I can't imagine where I would be now if I had just taken the pain meds the doctors wanted me to take.

I’ve had this pain just under the very front left rib section for almost a year.. I went to the Dr once and he said it was because of my posture, I knew the road I would go down continuing to see primary physicians so I never went back. So happy I found this video today.

After 4 years of pain, uncountless number of tests, Dr. visits of all kinds of specialties I am still trying to diagnose myself.

20years of this pain on and off without drs being able to help and told me thered nothing there its in your head! Thank you so so much Dr Berg 💚

Excellent truly I appreciate understanding our anatomy so as to take care of our health. Thank you Dr. Berg.

This kind of doctor give confidence and assurance to patient.

Dr. Berg, this 5 min 45 sec video is saving my life...after over 8 yrs of going to 3 different GI docs and 1 Holistic one, 1 Acupuncturist, 2 Psychologists, back/neck/occupational therapies, and losing 26 lbs. over the last 8 yrs, missing many social engagements, and lots and lots of physical and emotional pain and agony !

Nice ! Left-sided pain under the rib cage can include pain at tail of pancreas, part of liver, left kidney, spleen and colon splenic fixture. Please try to include all these to complete the video on the topic. Thanks for your priceless tips.

Dr Berg! Words cannot Express enough gratitude! I've had these symptoms off and on for a year, after eating higher fats or protien. I've even had to go to the ER a few times from the pain, without any answers from professionals. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU🙏🙏😇😇

A doctor told me that there was no reason for me to feel pain there because there are no organs there. I cannot make this up.

I use to get this so bad that I could barely function for a few minutes while it happened. I started intermittent fasting and have been drinking acv and fresh lemon juice at night. Hasn't happened since March. Thanks!

Gastritis refers to inflammation of the lining of your stomach, which is also near the left side of your rib cage. Other symptoms of gastritis include a burning pain in your stomach and an uncomfortable sense of fullness in your upper abdomen. Gastritis can be caused by: bacterial or viral infections.

I experienced it many times. I get tired easily because of pain i feel on the left side under the ribs. Im grateful that i have watching this video. Ive learned a lot...

Dr Berg you may of just solved a problem I’ve been battling for a good 5 years. Thank you 🙏🏼God bless!

The comments make me feel reassured. This video is greatly explained!

Totally amazed by this video. Best video I came across. I felt nobody would understand what I am feeling. You are right on point.

I have had this issue for a few years now. Since the beginning of this year, I have cut my sugar and alcohol intake by 95%. I can tell you that this does work. I haven't had any of this pain in months.

I cringe every time I watch one of these videos and they tell me I have to go talk to my doctor. If my doctor was listening I would not be here. And yes I've tried changing doctors.

You are... THE BEST 🥇❤️ I have had this twice and my doctor has no clue what it is. Eventually, it stopped by itself and disappeared. Thank the Lord bc it was extremely painfully bloated discomfort 😢

Suffering with this over 10 years. Thank you Dr. Berg!🙂

Thank you Dr. Berg for giving my KZfaq addiction real purpose.

You have no idea how much this video will help so many people. Thank you so much God bless

My comment got a like so I will update I went back to ER and the pain was so bad that they ended up having to give me morphine and they did a HIDA scan and my gallbladder was extremely infected so I had to get it removed and they could only do it in the very invasive way because of past abdominal surgeries and I have been dying in pain for days just now improving a bit right after watching your video I went back to ER again and that's what came of it.

How to pass a painful gall stone/sludge. Several times per day, take 2 -3 Tablespoons of olive oil followed with the juice of a lemon (straight). Spend time laying on the left side to allow the gall duct to drain. Its painful to pass but when it moves WOW what a good feeling! Ive personally used this remedy successfully. I used the 2TBS doses simply because I couldn't get the 3rd TBS down. Olive oil overspreads your throat and feels like it's running up your nose. So I did 2 Tablespoons. Gallstones cause right side pain at lower ribcage.

I had this pain for about 6 weeks since I started Keto. Was concerned since I didn’t know what was causing it. With alternate day fasting and clean keto, the pain is finally gone!

Many Thanks. I have had this pain for twelve years following a gall bladder removal. I have seen a dozen V.A. Primary care Dr.'s several Internal Medicine Dr's and several G.I. Dr's none of which would make any comment. One Ultrasound operator commented that the Liver and pancreas was swollen twice their normal size, but Primary Care said it was nothing to be concerned about. I am grateful to finally find the answers to this and several other problems you have solved for me. Many Thanks, I am grateful to finally find a real Doctor.

I have been on a major search to try and get an answer as to why this pain right under my left rib cage. I also was referred to the Gastro, did a Colonoscopy. Doc said I was fine. Got a CT scan...nothing besides a small hertial hernia and some fibroids. Got a chest x ray. That came out fine. I am feeling so desperate at this point. I have another Doc appt next week and I am going to mention what I saw on this video. Thank you for sharing.

I’ve been looking all over the internet for an explanation why having pain in the left side. Don’t seem to find one that makes sense. This Dr Berg makes sense, I will try this and I’ll keep you posted. Thank you so much, really appreciate the info💕

I have been waiting for you to make this video for 5 months now. Thank you so much!!!

I'm glad I came here first. I have a doctor's appointment for this very problem and I want to hear what she tells me it could be. I Google what could be causing my pain and it scared me a lot so at 2 am this morning went on my doctor's office app to make the appointment. I'm thankful to Jehovah for Dr Berg. Some of that anxiety is gone. I can't wait to start my Keto Diet ❣️

Perfect explanation... Also does it cause mild breathing issues?

Well well I thank you kindly for a tip I heard in this that I hope will change everything around in my health! Bile salts need to be taken on EMPTY STOMACH not with the fatty meals. Now this makes very good sense! I have been practicing all aspects of this videos advice except that little part I never knew, to take bile separately from food. Great advice Dr Berg I think this has been the missing piece! You are the BEST!!! 🌹

You are a true gem, Dr. Berg. This video is very useful bcz I've been clueless as to the occasional pain in that part of my stomach. That you always include remedies for the ailment is priceless. Thank you. ❤️

Thank you so much dr Berg I have struggled with this for years had numerous CT and MRIs scans and blood tests, nothing showed! I was in so much pain felt like burning some times sweaty and nauseous. Thank you so much for explaining this so well you are absolutely incredible 👍🏻🎉

This is amazing I have been suffering from chronic pancreatitis and visualize this Ive stopped hormone replacement. Didnt know about the grains and nut oils . Thanks

Thank you so much! I had multiple tests done to figure out this upper left pain. Could not find anything... after researching and experimenting with foods... intermittent fasting and low carb diet did the trick for me.

1:57 yup that's my doctors the four or five times I've complained about this pain!

Dr Berg, you just have that touch to explain things in such a way that anyone can grasp it.

Hi Dr.Berg,just wanted you to know how greatful I am. You have been such a great help in educating me and enlightening me on every concern that I may have on every condition I may be dealing with pertaining to health.. you explain better than my doctor actually,😊 truly appreciate.... sending you my warmest hug .even if I am on the other side of the globe😊

I had exactly that type of pain in that area, which became increasing bad and very very painful over a period of about 6 months. I had a battery of tests: it was diagnosed as a splenic flexure caused by certain foods I was eating; the main culprit was cooked vegetables. I was advised to not eat many vegetables, pulses, spicy foods. It completely cleared up.

Dr. Berg.... we thank you for all your advice, I am truly grateful, God bless you and your family 🙏

Hi Dr Berg what is the best organic bile salts to help pancreatitis. Thank you for helping us always. God Blessed everyone with a compasdionate doctor like you❤

I’ve had this for years now and last year ended up with pancreatitis because of it. Thank you for shedding light on this issue. Trying to lower my carbs and purchasing the salts now.

I take 2 Cholacol supplements which is bile salts from Standard Process everyday the last half year and it seems my left side pain completely went away for the most part. It would just suddenly hit me with a tremendous sharp pain below the rib cage. I would just be in shock giving it a minute to go away. I also have been taking Cyruta, Vitamin E, D, Spanish radish, Cataplex G from SP daily too. I've gone from 320 pounds to now 240 without exercise just eating one big meal a day the last 6 months. I feel my body healing from the inside out.

This is just what I needed. Thank you Dr. Berg. From Ontario, Canada ✌️

I've had this pain for 10 years. Doctors have been curious about it but have done nothing. I made dietary changes and it is at a minimum now. Common sense goes a long way.

I've had this problem for years off and on..VERY painful. Doctors could not find anything. I had given up and tried to live with it. This is the first time I've heard ANY explanation! I'm elated! Thanks Doc..

I swear I've had pain on both sides like that since I was in my teens. Went to the emergency room at least twice back then (80's); best they could do was give me muscle relaxer and send me home to be in misery until I vomited, then take 1-2 weeks recovering. After a few years they suggested a high fiber diet and keeping muscle relaxers with me for emergencies. I have no idea how much damage is done but I'm trying to follow Dr. Berg now.

Thank you. I had two sharp 20 second jabs of pain in exactly this spot and didn’t understand the reason. Now I do. I had a gall bladder removal operation on 25th Jan this year.

In my country we say:"if doctor Berg wasn't born we should invent him"! That means that he should be here on the planet Earth to help us. I have this pain for 3 years now but only when I walk more than an hour and if I don't eat I don't feel it. I was working as a waitress and my job was very stressful and was really hard to do and I also drank lots of sparkling water because it was hot and I just wanted to drink that. I thought it was from this sparkling water but it is this what doctor said. Sorry for my bad English

THANK YOU! I was having this pain, this helped me. I cut out pecans at my meal and increased bile salts intake. THANK YOU!

So glad I found you. I’ve had these pains, on both sides, sometimes alternating and thought it was just muscle aches. Through lockdown my staple snack has been salted peanuts and I love skippy on toast! Btw, I’ve been making my own bread a lot through lockdown with strong white bread flour. Probably why these aches have been so much worse the last year. Had them for about 9 years. Changes about to be made. Thank you.

I am feeling the pain right now,Dr. Eric Berg.Thqnk you so much for your advice. God bless you and your family with more good health. 💖🙏😇

I have pain in this exact area after eating in the afternoon along with bad constipation, trying to narrow it down cause I can’t see my family doctor for another 2 weeks and it’s been going on for over a week now. Thanks so much for your very insightful videos

Thank you Dr. Berg! I have had this problem for years! Never any answer before.

I’ve been having this particular pain for a while now. Thank you so much for explaining it! And how to fix it!

Thank you, for being special, whaoo, serious information, and content, no one else...

Can someone please help me what about this situation? I am 25 years old and having this pain since last 2 years. One day, I woke up and noticed that I am having pain on left side under my ribs. I waited for few days with a thought that probably its because some gastric issues but its been two years and I am feeling same. been to many doctors and also done different reports but everything seems normal.Specialists told me its in my mind and nothing to worry about. I haven't noticed any major changes in my body weight. I literally haven't focus on my work seriously because of this issue and now I am literally get rid of it. Ready to do whatever it takes, only waiting for the moment when I say final goodbye to this pain. I'll appriciate all your suggestions and thanks for reading whole message.😌😌😌😌

Finally! Finally the answer to my pains! Praise be Yah's!

I had this pain wasn't bad i asked my docter and she said well theres nothing really there!....Docters whose side are they really on?.....they don't seem to know much and get paid Thousands £££££s!.....I'm glad I went to an Amazing Natural Health Detox Dr instead!....

I have been having pain on my left side for quite a while now its not an awful pain but its something i cant ignore either

all i can say ... is that you are amazing... i have been watching multiple vidoes.. and every single symptom i have you have described.. i might not end up being diagnosed with anything you have said, but truly great videos, easy to follow and just one ahha moment after another.

Thanks so much doctor. I'm currently having the pain so I decided to check if I'll get a solution on KZfaq and this is the first video that showed up and this is quite helpful.

Thank you for this info..been having occasional pain on my left side that started with a 'pin stick' and is now an area of pain..

We appreciate your hard work for making such videos. Thank you so much.

Thank you so very much. A while back I had such pain, went to GP, did some scans, but all came up clear for gallstones. The 'biliary sludge' now makes a lot of sense in hindsight as at the time my diet and chronic stress were off the planet. Very grateful for this info.

thank you. it really hurts right now and my chest. i can feel something (like a pulse) in the middle part of my chest and it kinda hurts.

additionally Stomach for instance ulcer, perforation enlarged left lobe of liver, enlarged spleen, heart problems for instance inferior infarction of the heart, problems with bowel, intercostal neuralgie.

We love Dr. Berg, I am a healthcare tech and I learned so much from this guy.

Have been struggling for a long while with this! Have an order for an ultrasound but I think I will try this first! Thank you Dr. Berg!

I love your videos because you present to us laymen without stupidifying the topic. Can you do a video on the Hulda Clark liver cleanse?

I used to suffer with this pain last yr when I used to consume black coffee everyday.

Good Morning Dr .Berg 🌞 Thank you so much for sharing this very interesting information with everyone ! 10/30/2020

hi there doc, i like the way you explain it, it's simple and easy to understand because most of the people watching maybe aren't medically knowledgeable but i totally understand the process. kudos!

Is it safe to take bile salts without referring the matter to my doctor, who more than likely, will not support the idea. I have high cholesterol and taking simvastatin for almost 2 decades now. Is bile salt a supplement? Thanks for a response. BTW I am a 65 year-old woman.

On an empty stomach. Thanks you are the best the best the best .

May I know what am I suppose to consume , fruits like banana , oranges or what etc ? Thanks

I am soooo thankful I found you Dr Berg!! I have had a bulge below my diaphram which is in the middle and to the left. I had an ultrasound done on my upper gi organs and radiologists and GI Doctor said they were normal. The GI Dr even mentioned my pancreas looks really great. But I have always felt like things weren't moving correctly thru that area, like I had a blockage/backup which caused this bulge. I have been changing my diet recently due to other videos of yours and added the bile salt this week. But, today I found this video and am really going to implement everything in this video. Next week I see a new GI Dr and will let him know these findings. Thank you much. If you can add anything I'd be so grateful. 💕

Thanks a lot Dr Berg for the great video and for the advice, information and tips