Pain Under left rib cage - consult your doctor immediately Sudden pain A sudden pain which begins below your ribs should not be neglected. It can be an issue which can cause a serious problem in the future. We are aware of the fact that the region below the stomach has numerous organs as well as tissues and plenty of muscles. Thus when you face pain under left rib cage, you should consult your doctor immediately. The pain may arise due to numerous possibilities as due to indigestion. Thus when you take a dosage of recommended antacids, you can get rid of the pain.Somtimes you may feel a stomach pain under your ribs, it may be a symptom of ulcers or cancer of the stomach. It has also been seen that problems associated with gall bladder can be a reason for severe pain near the left ribs. Thus you should get a check up for gallstones as well as gall bladder. They may cause serious abdominal discomfort. The attacks of the gallbladder often arise when you take big meals with a high amount of fats. When the gallbladder cannot process high amounts of cholesterol, it may lead to pain near the ribs. Doctors have also found out that pancreatitis can also be a cause for pain in your ribs. As pancreases are also a part of digestion, you should get a checkup for your pancreas, if you experience a pain in your ribs. Serious injuries It has also been found that problems of the intestine or some kind of infection in the colon, can also lead to a pain in the ribcage.IBS and IBD are also associated with this pain. Thus we can say that, if you are experiencing a pain on your rib sides, it may be due to stones in the kidney as well. The pain associated with the kidney stones, starts from the abdomen and move towards the upper region of your thighs. Often serious injuries can also affect your spine and cause pain. If your spinal discs get damaged, you may feel pain. This pain travels along the nerves and then you can know the actual cause of the pains. When this pain increases, you may experience numbness and a sensation as if someone is pinching you. A strain on your muscles as well as ligaments can also cause a pin in the ribs. Thus you should avoid over exercise. This condition is also known as sides stitch. This condition is also known as pain related with exercise mostly in the abdominal region. Though it has not been scientifically proven that why do people face such kind of abdominal pain when they over-exercise. Consult a doctor You should consult a doctor if you experience the symptoms described above as they may lead to severe spinal problems in the future, if left untreated. You should also keep a check on the symptoms. Sometimes, serious injuries caused during an accident can also lead to pain under the ribs. You may be having a fracture, which needs to be treated immediatiely.Pain is an indication that there is something faulty occurring in your body. Your consulted doctor will diagnose the disease associated with ribs pain after careful examination of your symptoms. Written by: Shikha Arya
Posted on: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 08:28:39 +0000
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