Question 1

spasm under left rib cage?

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Need more info.: Structures in that area are spleen, kidney, diaphragm, and intestines. True muscle spasm that comes on after exercise is most likely diaphragm and will resolve with conditioning. Other causes need to be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 2

why my left ribs is beating?

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Your heart?: Most folks can feel their heart tap their rib cage when they lie on their left side. On an athlete, it may be quite impressive and powerful.

Question 3

my left rib hurt off and on?

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Osteochonritis: The rib is not bony all the way it attac to  the sternum by mens of cartilage , a lot of time that cunction get inflamed and cause the pain, off and on.Some time could acute and some time turn to chrnic conditon.I t happen with people who suffer from asmtha, wieght leffting and other cause. Be carefull some time pain in that area could be heart problems?

Question 4

which organ causes pain below left rib cage?

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Lots of stuff there: On the left side are the stomach, spleen, diaphragm (muscle for breathing), ribs, a part of the colon (large intestine), the tail end of the pancreas, etc... Pain can be from the ribs and their cartilage, a swollen spleen, stomach acidity/gastritis/reflux, muscle strains in the abdominal muscles or diaphragm, excess stool or gas in the colon, pancreatitis, a cancerous tumor, etc....

Question 5

would sex cause my lower left rib cage to hurt?

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Could due position: Certain sex position may cause that area to heart.

Question 6

what is the organ that is behind your left rib cage?

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Spleen?: Easily ruptured in car accidents and trauma.

Question 7

what can be the cause of pain under your left rib cage?

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Many causes: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor.  A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests.  Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

Question 8

pain on the left side under my left rib.. what organ is there?

Accepted Answer

The spleen, colon: If your pain continues, it would be a good idea to see your physician for a physical exam and consultation. if you have suffered trauma in that area, it is even more important, since the spleen can rupture under such conditions. Take care.

Question 9

what does it mean if my left rib bothers me while. i  sit hunched ?

Accepted Answer

Posture: Poor posture (sitting hunched over) can bother many muscles, bones, joints and other structures. If you have to work hunched over for long periods of time, at least get up and stretch every hour or two, and try whenever possible to keep your spine straight and supported.  Rib pain is not usually a sign of serious underlying disease or problems.

Question 10

what does it mean when you have discomfort below your left rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Something wrong with: Stomach, spleen or kidney; or with a muscle strain, or a rib (bony) injury, or a pinched nerve in the back with pain radiating to the side.
See your pcp for it.

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