What disease causes the pain in the lower left rib?

The pain in the lower left rib may be related to costal cartilage injury, costal cartilage inflammation, intercostal neuralgia, hyperosteogeny and other diseases. It may also be related to the involved pain caused by digestive system diseases such as acute gastritis, chronic gastritis and gastric ulcer. It is suggested to go to the hospital for further examination, definite diagnosis and symptomatic treatment.