Question 1

i have a pain on my left upper abdomen below my rib cage.  it is tender to the touch.  it hurts when i move.  this came on me suddenly.  ?

Accepted Answer

A few things: In the absence of trauma, this could be an abdominal strain, or costochondritis. Have your physician evaluate you to be sure.

Question 2

i have a hard, grape size lump in the middle of my stomach. it is above my belly button and below my rib cage. it is tender to touch?

Accepted Answer

Lump: If the lump is palpable it is more likely to be either and abscess, lipoma, or fibroma.

Question 3

hi my husband is having really bad stabbing pains in his left side under his lower rib cage, it is not tender to touch he actually said it feels better when he holds it??

Accepted Answer

Any chest pain: especially '  bad stabbing pains '   on left chest , need physician evaluation to make sure is not a heart attack , regardless of age , take him to ER

Question 4

my husband is having bad pain in his left side in his lower rib cage, it is not tender to touch but the pain is sharp and brings tears to his eyes. ?

Accepted Answer

Several conditions: such as pleurisy,  infection or clots in the lung. Please check  with  your primary doctor asyour husband  needs to have a thorough exam,  a chest xray and labs prior to treatment. Hope he gets well.

Question 5

why is the top of my rib cage tender?

Accepted Answer

Rib cage pain: Consider costochondritis, sprain, strain, bone contusion as most likely cause. Other causes include cardiac or referred neurogenic pain.

Question 6

what would cause a knot under my rib cage that's tender to touch?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If in the center of ur abdomen just below the rib cage ; u r thin u may be feeling ur duodenum spasm due 2 ulcers or ur pyloric area of stomach. 2 the r is the liver ; 2 the left is the spleen  that's the best i can do. My advice is  c ur pcp ; have a hands on diagnosis made.

Question 7

when i press on the sides of my rib cage on the left and right like where my bra sits they are very tender. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis : There are multiple potential causes, but one of the more common is a condition known as costochondritis, in which an inflammation occurs in the part of the rib where the bone meets the cartilage.  Sometimes am NSAID can help.  Don't hesitate to be seen for a specific diagnosis.

Question 8

i have a knot that shows up under my left rib cage when laying down my whole left side is tender to the touch what is going on here?

Accepted Answer

Several possible: under the left rib cage, could be a hernia, a rib cyst, a fatty tumor aka lipoma, a traumatic hematoma, or seroma. Absent fever or significant pain, you can watch it for a week or 2. If it gets bigger, go in to see your doc. If it goes away, no worries. Be well.

Question 9

tenderness  my left under my rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Could be muscle, rib irritation, lungs, or abdominal problems.  I would try tylenol (acetaminophen) or anti inflammatories, rest and monitor.  Maybe heat.  See what makes symptoms worse and better. Even if associated with eating.  Then see doc if no improvement.

Question 10

i have an unusual amount of tender cysts (20+) under the dermis , around my rib cage some a > quarter. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: There are so many possibilities i suggest you see your doctor or a dermatologist.  It depends on what they look like and how long they have been there to even suggest a diagnosis.

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I have a pain on my left upper abdomen below my rib cage. it is tender to the touch. it hurts when i move. this came on me suddenly. ?

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I have a hard, grape size lump in the middle of my stomach. it is above my belly button and below my rib cage. it is tender to touch?

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Hi my husband is having really bad stabbing pains in his left side under his lower rib cage, it is not tender to touch he actually said it feels better when he holds it??

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My husband is having bad pain in his left side in his lower rib cage, it is not tender to touch but the pain is sharp and brings tears to his eyes. ?

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Why is the top of my rib cage tender?

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What would cause a knot under my rib cage that's tender to touch?

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When i press on the sides of my rib cage on the left and right like where my bra sits they are very tender. what could this be?

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I have a knot that shows up under my left rib cage when laying down my whole left side is tender to the touch what is going on here?

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Tenderness my left under my rib cage?

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I have an unusual amount of tender cysts (20+) under the dermis , around my rib cage some a > quarter. should i be concerned?

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