A hard lump with pressure and pain in the abdomen below the left rib cage may be due to splenic rupture, left-sided costochondritis, rib cage tumor and other diseases.
1. Splenic rupture: If the location below the left rib cage is hit by external violence, resulting in rupture of the spleen parenchyma, a mass will appear, which is mainly manifested as a hard lump below the left rib cage and pressure pain. In this case, surgery is usually the treatment of choice to preserve as much of the spleen as possible.
2. Left-sided costochondritis: its typical symptoms are bulging and pain on the left side of the ribs, and it is usually treated with anti-steroidal drugs such as ibuprofen capsules. (Do not take medication on your own, and consult your doctor before taking medication.)
3. Tumor of ribs: If there is a tumor of ribs, hard lumps can be touched under the ribs and there is pressure pain, in this case, surgery is usually used to remove the tumor.
If you find hard lumps and pressure pain in the abdomen below the left rib cage, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and take medication under the guidance of a professional doctor so as to avoid delaying the condition.