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What Causes Abdominal Bloating And Swollen Area On Ribs?
I have a friend 46 yr old female. Has sever bloating of abdominal area, unable to eat without girggling in stomach also has a swollen area on ribs just above bottom of last rib not the floating 1 swollen area is about the size of a flip phone no bruising and is about 1/8" in height and is very tender
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query for your friend thoroughly .
* The raised tender area is likely to be infection induced cellulitis or
abscess , needs immediate attention to the doctor .
* Abdominal bloating is associated gastritis with the infection .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing her fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query for your friend thoroughly .
* The raised tender area is likely to be infection induced cellulitis or
abscess , needs immediate attention to the doctor .
* Abdominal bloating is associated gastritis with the infection .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing her fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
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