What's left under the ribs?
Over time, as a result of the sedentary imagelife, lack of exercise, the presence of various bad habits in our body can suddenly get something unexpected. Knowing the approximate location of the organs will help to pinpoint the focus of pain and take timely measures to eliminate it. Let's turn to the anatomy and find out what's left under the ribs.
Location of organs
On the left under the ribs is the left sidediaphragm, stomach, spleen, small intestine. And the spleen is closest to the surface, at the base of the ribs to the left. The stomach is located closer to the center. And the intestines are in both parts of the body.
If the pain is left under the ribs
First of all, let us consider the acute pain directlyunder the ribs. The cause of this pain can be an increase in the size of the spleen. This may be due to physical trauma, excessive exercise or with a disease of the spleen. Defeat of the spleen can occur as a result of various infections, such as hepatitis, malaria, tuberculosis, as well as disruption of work as a result of a malfunction in immunoregulation. The spleen is responsible for processing old erythrocytes, contains iron stores necessary for normal body functioning. In case of enlargement of the spleen, pain in the left side, bruising in the navel and under the eyes should immediately consult a doctor to avoid rupture of the spleen. As the spleen increases, it becomes soft to the touch.
Pain in the stomach
The reason number two, if it hurts under the ribs on the left,may be a malfunction in the operation of the stomach. When the disease of the upper parts of the stomach or the entrance canal pain can be located to the left in the middle of the chest (fourth intercostal space).
The causes of stomach pain are different. This pain can occur if you have eaten something unusual that is not part of your daily diet, or if the diet prescribed by your doctor has been broken with a stomach ulcer. Frequent aching pain in the stomach can be a sign of gastritis - inflammation of the walls of the stomach.
For the correct diagnosis it is important to determine the nature of pain:
- How severe is pain;
- Acute or aching;
- Permanent or temporary;
- Time of appearance (day, night);
- Factors that enhance or relieve pain;
- Presence of other symptoms.
If the colitis is left under the ribs
During and after physical activity, oftenthere is a stitching pain in the side. The cause of this pain is abnormal breathing and movement of the body during running or other loads. Pain occurs in the diaphragm and intercostal muscles and has no relation to internal organs. Avoid this pain can be, or not exposing your body to unexpected physical exertion, or vice versa, regularly doing sports.
The cause of stabbing pain can alsobe a hernia of the diaphragm, which occurs when it is entrapped. Another cause may be inflammation of the pancreas. Symptoms of inflammation are the appearance of pain after eating or taking strong drinks.
In any case, if a constantsevere pain on the left under the ribs should immediately consult a doctor, and not engage in self-medication. The causes of the pains depend on what is on the left under the ribs, and what exactly causes the pain. Only a specialist will be able to accurately diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment. In any case, do not delay with the symptoms and postpone the visit to the doctor.
