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Does Typhoid Cause Pain In The Rib Cage?
hi, i was having fever from past 7 days and today i was diagnosed with typhoid. i am feeling this sharp pain on the left hand side below the rib cage . It is not continuous though...its like something sharp is poking in every now and then. what is it all about ? should i go through some test to find out?
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
Hello dear,
Welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
No, Typhoid fever doesn't cause pain below ribs.
Left sided pain below ribs, can be due to spleenomegaly.
This can occur due to Malaria.
I would advise you to get :
1. Hemogram
2. Ultrasound Abdomen
3. Malaria Antigen
4. Xray Chest
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
No, Typhoid fever doesn't cause pain below ribs.
Left sided pain below ribs, can be due to spleenomegaly.
This can occur due to Malaria.
I would advise you to get :
1. Hemogram
2. Ultrasound Abdomen
3. Malaria Antigen
4. Xray Chest
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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