Epigastric pain refers to pain or discomfort below the ribs in your upper abdomen ... discomfort or aching that occurs beneath your rib cage in your upper abdominal region. It has many causes ...

In general, kidney pain appears as: deep pain in the middle to upper back, pain progressing to your abdomen or groin, a dull ache in one side of your abdomen or back, or pain under your rib cage.

Hospitalization for pain under the left rib is required when there is a need for immediate medical attention, diagnostic clarification, pain management, monitoring of complications, or specialized ...