What causes pain in the lower left side of the ribs?

Rib pain is a symptom. Many people want to know why they feel pain in the lower left side of the ribs. The causes of rib pain on the left and right sides are different. Generally speaking, pain in the lower left side of the ribs can rule out some muscle problems. It is best to take photos first if you have rib pain.

1. There are ribs on both sides, with a total of 24, 12 on each side, and we will talk about them in terms of ribs. The ribs are of different lengths and located in different positions, and the organs and surrounding nerves underneath them are also different. Therefore, rib pain should be divided into left and right, and left and right should also be divided into up, down, left, right, and which rib is involved. If you have pain in the left ribs, regardless of what organs are underneath, let’s talk about the ribs themselves and the surrounding nerves, blood vessels, muscles, etc. If you have pain in the left ribs, you must first rule out these causes of pain. Generally, the diseases caused by these systems are acute and easy to treat.

2. The skin is at the top of the ribs. If the skin hurts, although the location is on the ribs, it is only surface pain and does not penetrate into the ribs. This is generally caused by skin diseases or nerve pain, such as shingles, acne, etc.

3. After excluding the pain caused by the skin, the next is the pain caused by the muscles. Generally, after the muscles are hit and injured, they will feel sore, a dull pain, rather than a stabbing pain. This pain can also be easily relieved and avoided.

4. The ribs themselves can also cause pain, such as fractures and bone cracks. How do we know if it is the ribs themselves? First of all, we need to make sure whether they have been hit or beaten. If these factors do exist, we need to go to the hospital for testing and taking X-rays to see if there are fractures or bone cracks. Then we can confirm the diagnosis.