Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Pain under the left rib cage is common, and several health conditions can cause it.

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This can cause sharp, intense pain in the back and sides of the abdomen, potentially extending to the left rib cage area due to the involvement of the left kidney. Splenomegaly is an enlargement ...