Question 1

llq & luq pain,had clnscpy & endo 8 mos ago mild gastritis.his is new pain 4 mos.between ribs & left side of bbutton.ct scan clear.what could this be?

Accepted Answer

UA: Did you have any urinary problems along with this left-sided abdominal pain? If urine test is negative then I would see a pain management specialist

Question 2

i have pain between my ribs and on left side and back not all the time and very pain full what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many things...: More history would be needed. For example, if the pain increases with deep breath, it could be an inflammation of the heart or lung lining. If it is tender to touch the area, may be muscle strain (there are muscles between your ribs), pain between cartilage and bone of ribs; sometimes shingles rash breaks out after the pain has been there for several days. Since very painful, check w doc.

Question 3

pain left upper side next to rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Several things: are possible including muscle/ligament strain, infection, inflammation of the lining of the lung.  If lower down on the side, then could also be related to the digestive system or spleen.  A physician can help after a more thorough discussion about timing, severity, exacerbating factors and about your medical history.

Question 4

what causes pain in left side under ribs?

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Eval: Causes of left upper abdominal pain include but are not limited to: angina, heart attack, pneumonia, injury, enlarged spleen, ruptured spleen, pancreatitis, infection / abscess of the spleen, renal infection or stone, aortic aneurysm, cancer, shingles and obstipation. Get medical care if your pain is on-going.

Question 5

pain in left side near ribs and hurts to move?

Accepted Answer

Muscle Pain: If this pain is reproducable with movement, then it is most likely muscle-related. The left flank is a strange place for a muscle strain, though. If you've been chopping wood or moving furniture, then i could understand some under-used muscles now being painful. Try some local heat and advil (ibuprofen) to see if those help.

Question 6

what causes pain under the ribs on the left side?

Accepted Answer

Left Upper Abd pain: Causes of left upper abdominal pain include but are not limited to: angina, heart attack, pneumonia, injury, enlarged spleen, ruptured spleen, pancreatitis, infection / abscess of the spleen, renal infection or stone, aortic aneurysm, cancer, shingles and obstipation. It is best to have chronic abdominal pain evaluated. Severe abdominal pain  warrants emergent evaluation.

Question 7

i have slight pain on the left side under my ribs?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: With your age, most likely you have peptic ulcer disease. Try OTC acid reducers.

Question 8

pain at the left side under my rib cage what is this?

Accepted Answer

Could be many things: To many possibilities to list.  A doctor would need to ask many questions, perform a physical exam and possibly do a few simple tests to narrow this down.  

This type of symptom must have an actual exam

Question 9

what could lead to pain on the left side under the ribs?

Accepted Answer

Several things: In order to achieve a specific and correct diagnosis with symptoms like this, you'll need to visit your doctor.  Only after a face-to-face evaluation will he/she be able to properly diagnose and treat you.

Question 10

what organ is on the outer edge of left side of rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Spleen: The spleen is in left upper quadrant of the abdomen.  Your kidney is also here but is further towards your back or flank area.

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Llq & luq pain,had clnscpy & endo 8 mos ago mild gastritis.his is new pain 4 mos.between ribs & left side of bbutton.ct scan clear.what could this be?

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I have pain between my ribs and on left side and back not all the time and very pain full what could it be?

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Pain left upper side next to rib cage?

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What causes pain under the ribs on the left side?

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