What are some dangerous signs of pain in the left rib?

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Suddenly, I feel pain in my left rib even though there was no impact or serious accident in that area. What symptoms might this be a warning sign of?

Getting to know the ribs

Ribs, or ribs, are located in the chest cavity and upper abdomen. They are 2 pairs on the left and right sides, 12 pairs on each side, for a total of 24 pieces, surrounding our chest and upper back. 

The function of the ribs is to help protect the organs in the chest cavity, such as the lungs or heart, from various impacts and also help hold the body structure in shape. โปรโมชั่น ufabet If you have pain in your left or right ribs, it may mean that the organs in your ribs are having problems. 

Left rib pain may indicate these 3 abnormalities.

1. Lung diseases – such as pneumonia, pleurisy, pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, etc. If caused by these factors, in addition to pain in the left or right ribs, there will also be symptoms of shortness of breath, coughing, phlegm, pain when breathing, and difficulty breathing.

2. Costal cartilage inflammation or costal muscle inflammation – is an injury or inflammation of the cartilage or muscle that connects the ribs, caused by incorrect movement, heavy lifting, or sitting in an unergonomic position.  

The main symptoms if the ribs hurt due to this cause are: pain when pressing on the left or right ribs, including areas with muscle or cartilage inflammation, coughing, and inability to take deep breaths. There is also often movement that stimulates the pain.

3. Heart disease – such as ischemic heart disease, coronary artery disease, pericarditis, myocarditis, etc., which will cause chest pain or pain in the left ribs, radiating up to the shoulder or jaw, severe chest tightness, like being pressed down. If you experience these symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately to get an ECG.