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What Causes Swelling In The Hands And Pain In The Ribs?
Question: I have pain on my right side under my ribs and in my stomach, also extreme swelling of hands, feet and ankles
Brief Answer:
Edema
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking
In this location is located the liver,but the pain may come from the stomach,from kidney too
Extreme swelling caused by the retention of fluid in tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system,the kidneys etc.
I will suggest you
1-Abdominal ultrasound
2-Total blood count
Hope this helps you
Regards
Edema
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking
In this location is located the liver,but the pain may come from the stomach,from kidney too
Extreme swelling caused by the retention of fluid in tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system,the kidneys etc.
I will suggest you
1-Abdominal ultrasound
2-Total blood count
Hope this helps you
Regards
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
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