Why I Am Getting Pain On My Left Upper Abdomen Just Below The Ribcage?

Posted on Wed, 5 Oct 2022

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Wed, 5 Oct 2022 Answered on

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 Last reviewed on

Question : I am getting pain on my left upper abdomen just below the ribcage since few days.
wanna to know the reason n cure.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should get investigated

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Important organ that is present just below the left rib cage is Spleen.Any disease affecting Spleen can cause pain in that area.
Ultrasound abdomen will give a clue.
If Ultrasound abdomen is normal,then the pain could be due to Musculoskeletal cause.Tablet containing Skeletal muscle relaxant Thiocolchicoside will be helpful.
Nothing to worry.
Please consult a General Surgeon,get examined and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.If you still have any questions,I will clarify further .
Wishing you good health
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla