What organ is under the rib cage in the middle?

The spleen is a small organ usually about the size of your fist. But a number of conditions, including liver disease and some cancers, can cause your spleen to become enlarged. Your spleen is an organ that sits just below your left rib cage.

What is pain between the ribs?

Costochondritis is inflammation of the areas where your upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to your breastbone. These areas are called costochondral junctions. The condition causes chest pain, but it’s typically harmless and usually goes away without any treatment.

Why does it feel like my ribs are stabbing me?

Injured ribs or costochondritis A sharp stabbing pain in your chest may mean you’ve hurt your ribs. This may be in the form of a broken rib after a fall, severe coughing or a blow to your chest. Or you could have costochondritis, which happens when some of the joints in your rib cage get inflamed.

How do I get rid of the pain in my diaphragm?

Treating diaphragm pain

1. avoiding foods that cause heartburn or acid reflux.
2. breathing exercises (including deep, diaphragmatic breathing)
3. eating smaller portions.
4. exercising within your body’s limits.
5. improving posture.
6. lowering stress.
7. quitting smoking and heavy drinking.
8. stretching and warming up before exercise.

Can costochondritis cause death?

In about 25\% of patients, death is the first manifestation of the disease. Costochondritis may be treated with physical therapy (including ultrasonic, TENS, with or without nerve stimulation) or with medication.

What is the best thing to do for costochondritis?

They include:

• Over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs pain relievers. Ask your doctor about using ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve, others).
• Heat or ice. Try placing hot compresses or a heating pad on the painful area several times a day.
• Rest.

How do you get rid of a sharp pain in your ribs?

If the rib cage pain is due to a minor injury, such as a pulled muscle or bruise, you can use a cold compress on the area to reduce swelling. If you’re in significant pain, you can also take over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol).