There are 24 ribs in total, 12 on each side of the body. The following are emergency causes of pain under the left rib cage: ...

Epigastric pain refers to pain or discomfort ... The spleen is a vital part of your immune system, located on the left side of your body beneath the rib cage. Various conditions or diseases ...

The 73-year-old, from Stockport in Greater Manchester, said her coughing had led to broken ribs and left her often feeling so embarrassed, she wanted "the ground to open up and swallow me".