I feel something in my ribs

There are many internal organs in the rib cage, including the left kidney, stomach, spleen, lungs, pancreas, splenic flexure of the colon, etc. Some people feel like there is something between their ribs, as if something is pressing against them. Therefore, when you experience left rib pain, you must be cautious and do not use medication blindly. You should first do a check to find out the cause and then determine how to treat it. The following is an analysis of the reasons and several possibilities for this situation.

Comprehensive analysis:

"Pain under the ribs on the left side" explanation. Pain in this area is mainly caused by compression of the kidneys and colon, as well as nerve disease. If there has been no major change in your bowel movements since the onset of the pain, and sleeping posture can be ruled out, then intercostal neuralgia should be considered. Treatment takes time. You can try Voltaren ointment. If the pain is like a needle, it may be intercostal neuralgia, which is generally not a problem. If there is tenderness or dull pain, it may be caused by accidental trauma. If there is only pain but no local redness, swelling or bruising, it will get better after a period of time. If the pain is unbearable, you can use some external medications such as Yunnan Baiyao for treatment. Of course, you can also ask a local old Chinese medicine doctor to make Chinese herbal wine for treatment. If there are symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat and pain, and no history of trauma, you should consider whether it is costochondritis and it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination. Although this disease is not directly related to gallstones, some patients have experienced symptoms related to gallstones. The specific situation can only be clarified after understanding the symptoms.

2. Costochondritis

The main symptoms of costochondritis include stabbing, throbbing or sore chest pain; insidious ones develop slowly, causing the junction of the ribs and costal cartilage to become arched, swollen, and dull pain, sometimes radiating to the shoulders, back, armpits, neck and chest, and sometimes chest tightness and shortness of breath. The pain is relieved by resting or lying on the side, and worsens with deep breathing, coughing, lying flat, chest straightening and fatigue. Costochondritis does not require surgery. You can choose to apply costochondritis powder externally. It is mainly composed of some traditional Chinese medicines that can promote blood circulation and relieve pain, clear away heat and cool blood, as well as disperse blood stasis and discharge pus. It has a very good effect on the treatment of costochondritis. In addition, pay attention to the combination of work and rest in daily life, and do not overwork. In addition, during the work process, you must have a sense of protection, use the correct posture when lifting heavy objects, avoid using excessive force, and prevent damage to the sternal costal cartilage and ligaments.

3. Qi stagnation

Qi stagnation refers to the blockage of Qi in the internal organs and meridians. It may be caused by evil food, stagnation of emotions, or physical weakness and qi deficiency. Different symptoms appear depending on where the stagnation occurs. If qi stagnates in the spleen, appetite will decrease, causing bloating and pain; if qi stagnates in the liver, liver qi will become rebellious, causing flank pain and irritability; if qi stagnates in the lungs, lung qi will be unclear, causing excessive phlegm, wheezing and coughing. If Qi stagnates in the meridians, there will be pain or movement disorders in the related parts of the meridian route, or corresponding symptoms. Excessive qi stagnation can lead to blood stasis.