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What Causes Swelling On Left Side Below Rib Cage?
Question: My daughter XXXXXXX XXXXXXX ,age 23, has a swelling on left side below her ribcage ,near spleen area.She just had a blood test and the Doctor ruled out mono.Today she ordered a ultrasound,the doctor is from a walkin medical practice should I look into a specialist?What could this be?What type of Dr. should I seek? A I nternal Medecine Specialist? THANKS,ED
Brief Answer:
Ultrasound can assess swelling very well.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Ideally your daughter need proper clinical examination by a surgeon.
Firstly,it should be ascertained whether swelling is present in superficial plain or it is deep intra abdominal.
Superficial swelling may be due to cellulitis,hematoma,lipoma etc.
Deep intra abdominal swelling may be enlarged spleen,other visceral enlargement etc.
Ultrasound can assess swelling very well.It is important to know present symptoms of your daughter.
CT scan can be done if needed.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Ultrasound can assess swelling very well.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Ideally your daughter need proper clinical examination by a surgeon.
Firstly,it should be ascertained whether swelling is present in superficial plain or it is deep intra abdominal.
Superficial swelling may be due to cellulitis,hematoma,lipoma etc.
Deep intra abdominal swelling may be enlarged spleen,other visceral enlargement etc.
Ultrasound can assess swelling very well.It is important to know present symptoms of your daughter.
CT scan can be done if needed.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Should I seek an Internal Medecine Specialist or is a G P ok? THANKS
Brief Answer:
You can seek any doctor's opinion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
You can seek any doctor's opinion.Your daughter can be referred to surgeon depending upon findings.Medical causes can be well managed by internal medicine specialist whereas surgical cases need surgeon's opinion.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
You can seek any doctor's opinion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
You can seek any doctor's opinion.Your daughter can be referred to surgeon depending upon findings.Medical causes can be well managed by internal medicine specialist whereas surgical cases need surgeon's opinion.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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