Upper Left Side of Stomach Swollen
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Try one of these related symptoms.
Left lower rib swelling
Region below my left ribs feels swollen
Area below my left chest feels bigger
Left upper abdomen swelling
Left upper tummy swelling
Left hypochondriac region swelling
About the Symptom
The upper left area of the stomach is where the spleen is located. Other organs in the vicinity are the stomach, colon (part of the large intestine), and pancreas.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Swelling under left lower ribs
Possible Causes
Generally, Upper left side of stomach swollen can be related to:
- Portal Hypertension
A condition observed in advanced liver disease. Liver scarring compresses the blood vessels running through it and reduces their blood flood.
- Adult Still's Disease
A rare systemic inflammatory disease characterized by high fevers, a pink rash, sore throat and body aches that persist for weeks. The exact cause is unknown but is thought to be triggered by an infection. Some patients will have only one episode of it, while others may have several recurrent episodes.
- Liver Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis refers to scarring of the liver which results in abnormal liver function as a consequence of chronic (long-term) liver injury. There are many different causes including infections, alcohol abuse, inherited disorders, and fatty liver.
- Castleman's Disease / TAFLO Syndrome
- Alcohol-related liver disease
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Upper left side of stomach swollen may be related to these serious diseases:
- Infective Endocarditis
Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the heart muscle's inner lining (endocardium) caused by germs (bacteria, fungus) that then enter the bloodstream. Sometimes clumps of germs and blood clots can lead to damage of other organs throughout the body.
- Acute HIV Infection
- Acute Hepatitis
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Does the area below your left lower ribs feel stretched or swollen?
- How has the swelling sensation below your left lower ribs changed?
- How long have you felt stretching or swelling below your left lower ribs?
Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
Content updated on Feb 6, 2025
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