Splenic flexure syndrome is a condition in which gas builds up in a part of the colon called the splenic flexure. This can cause abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort. The splenic flexure is a ...

Your doctor might mention the involvement of your splenic flexure if you're experiencing a lot of pain in your upper left abdomen or if you have conditions involving your colon. A "flexure" is a ...

Your splenic flexure is in the sharp bend between your transverse colon and descending colon in your upper abdomen. It’s situated next to your spleen. While gas is normal, splenic flexure ...