One of the worst sorts of injuries you can suffer is a ruptured organ, and two abdominal organs in particular are more ...

Pain under the left rib cage can be a sign of a heart attack, which is a medical emergency. An enlarged or ruptured spleen, which may result from trauma, can cause sharp pain. Kidney infections can ...

Pain under the left rib cage isn't always serious, but it can involve several organs. Gas and GERD can cause pain under the left rib cage, as well as problems with your spleen or kidneys. Blood tests, ...

One Monday in May, Easton Pinnell, 7, started playing after lunch when dad, Casey Pinnell, saw the boy clutching his tummy. “His stomach was hurting right after he ate and was laying on the couch and ...

Splenomegaly is one of the characteristic signs of an overactive spleen. It can cause platelets to pool inside of your spleen and cause thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia is when you have a low ...

Your body is an incredible machine with countless parts working together to keep you healthy. While you’re probably familiar with the superstars — heart, lungs, brain — there’s an underappreciated ...

Left upper quadrant (LUQ) pain can be due to conditions that affect organs like your spleen, kidney, or stomach. It's best to see a doctor if your LUQ pain worsens or lasts more than 48 hours.