Picture of pain in the left rib

There are certain differences between women's and men's body structures. Women are not as strong as men. Some women experience vague pain below the left ribs. It is a relatively common condition. There are many reasons for the vague pain below the left ribs in women. Many female friends still don't know what causes this. What is the reason for the vague pain below the left ribs in women? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. Causes of stomach and gallbladder problems

1. Reasons:

Below the last rib on the left is the stomach and gallbladder. If there is severe pain, there is a high possibility of gallbladder disease, most of which is intrahepatic bile duct stones. If you have eaten greasy food or drank alcohol, the possibility is greater. It is recommended to go to the hospital for medical treatment as soon as possible.

2. Authoritative experts recommend:

Doctors can use medication to relieve spasms and perform elective surgery if necessary.

2. Causes of chest pain

1. Reasons:

There is always a dull pain in the left ribs or under the ribs. The causes of chest pain are generally angina pectoris, pneumothorax, intercostal neuritis, pericarditis, stitches in the side, and gastrointestinal diseases such as gastritis and gastric ulcers.

2. Authoritative experts recommend:

Considering your age, you should pay attention to whether you have digestive tract symptoms. In addition, you should consider the possibility of costochondritis based on the characteristics of the pain.

3. Causes of internal organs

1. Reasons:

The internal organs under the left ribs are the spleen, pancreas, part of the stomach, as well as the sigmoid colon, kidneys, etc., so it may be caused by diseases of these organs. If there is a history of local trauma, the possibility of prolonged splenic rupture should be considered. If it is caused by diet and accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms, acute gastritis should be considered. If the pain is persistent and accompanied by digestion and absorption disorders, it should be considered as a pancreatic disease, etc.

2. Authoritative experts recommend:

All of the above can be tested for a clear diagnosis, and then corresponding treatment measures can be taken, such as antispasmodics and analgesics.

4. Causes of Physical Collisions

1. Reasons:

That is usually not a rib fracture, and it is impossible for the rib itself to be fractured. Rib fractures are generally caused by physical collisions and other reasons, so the tissues around the ribs should be considered. If the pain is caused by muscle damage, swelling will usually occur. If there is inflammation around the bone, it will not necessarily cause local swelling.

2. Authoritative experts recommend:

If you insist that there is something wrong with your bones, the best way is to take an X-ray to see if there is anything abnormal with the bones.