Question 1

hi my girlfriends left bottom part of her rib cage is swollen and she complains of pain. she has gal bladder problems i think she might have gal stones could this be the cause? and what medication can we use temporarily for gal stones

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder: The gallbladder is on the right side, so it would be unlikely to be the cause of left sides pain. There is a rare entity known as situs inversus where some or all of the abdominal organs are on opposite sides. A proper evaluation from a primary care doc will be your best bet in figuring it out. Hope this helps!

Question 2

what could cause the left side of my rib cage (lower part) to hurt very badly?

Accepted Answer

A number of causes:: 1: from your spine;
2: from the ribs, underlying lung or the heart;
3: underlying abdominal structures, like spleen, colon, pancreas, or left kidney.

See your PCP and have an examination and investigations to elucidate the cause of your problem.
Good Luck.

Question 3

what organ is located on the left side, about three or four inches down from the rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Spleen: Enlarged spleen and transverse colon.

Question 4

i'm having severe, localized pain in my back on the left side, about where my rib cage ends. any ideas what could cause it?

Accepted Answer

Left back pain: The differential diagnosis for your condition is huge. It could be a pain from kidney stone to localized muscular pain to a referred pain from underlying condition. I would recommend you to be seen by a doctor and get examined and probably obtain labs. If the pain is severe, you should visit a emergency room

Question 5

what organ is on the left side about five inches below the breast at the edge of the rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Spleen: The spleen is not normally (or barely) palpated in the left upper quadrant (luq) of the abdomen. It may be appreciable in thin people or if the spleen is enlarged.

Question 6

3-4 times a day i have sharp stabbing pain for few seconds close to end of rib cage about 2-3 inches from center on left side.what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Plan: Your description as very good. But we still can not make a diagnosis on line because you need  clinical evaluation and definitely some tests.  Please, go to your doctor.

Question 7

what would cause sharp pains on my left side right near the bottom of the rib cage when i walk?

Accepted Answer

LUQ anatomy: Anatomically, the left upper quadrant (luq) of abdomen includes: spleen, pancreatic tail, stomach, descending duodenum, splenic flexure of the colon, associated vessels. Don't forget the diaphragm, heart, and lower chest are pretty close by. The abdominal musculature, ribs, and skin can all contribute as well to localizing luq pain. An exam is appropriate for clarity of diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

what organ is on the left side about one inch below the breast at the edge of the rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Spleen & stomach: Lower edge of spleen and upper edge of stomach are in this area.

Question 9

36yr male, found a lump below rib cage on my back, left side about 3-4 inches from my spine and closer to my side. no pain and under skin. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Lump: Hard to tell exactly what it is without seeing or feeling it, but if it is well circumscribed, mobile, chances are it is a sebacious cyst - a cyst originated from an oil gland whose oil could not evacuate and built inside to form a cyst. It's benign but above certain pressure it may pop open and get infected.

Question 10

i had a hard fall on my left rib cage about a year ago & it took months to heal.
now i wake up in the mornings with a sharp pain on the left side of my rib cage, right at the bottom. it hurts when i bend down for long & ovc pain meds are not working?

Accepted Answer

Rib pain: Rib pain can be complicated by muscle pain around the rib. It may be helped with manual medicine such as osteopathic care. The best way to understand your concerns is to see a doctor in person

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Hi my girlfriends left bottom part of her rib cage is swollen and she complains of pain. she has gal bladder problems i think she might have gal stones could this be the cause? and what medication can we use temporarily for gal stones

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What could cause the left side of my rib cage (lower part) to hurt very badly?

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What organ is located on the left side, about three or four inches down from the rib cage?

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I'm having severe, localized pain in my back on the left side, about where my rib cage ends. any ideas what could cause it?

A member asked:

What organ is on the left side about five inches below the breast at the edge of the rib cage?

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3-4 times a day i have sharp stabbing pain for few seconds close to end of rib cage about 2-3 inches from center on left side.what could it be?

A member asked:

What would cause sharp pains on my left side right near the bottom of the rib cage when i walk?

A member asked:

What organ is on the left side about one inch below the breast at the edge of the rib cage?

A member asked:

36yr male, found a lump below rib cage on my back, left side about 3-4 inches from my spine and closer to my side. no pain and under skin. what is it?

A member asked:

I had a hard fall on my left rib cage about a year ago & it took months to heal. now i wake up in the mornings with a sharp pain on the left side of my rib cage, right at the bottom. it hurts when i bend down for long & ovc pain meds are not working?

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