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What Could Cause Swelling And Pain In The Rib Cage?
Hi. For the pass 3 days I have been experiencing pain under my left rib cage. It is getting worst everyday. It hurts when I breath, when I laugh, when I move or even sitting down i feel it hurt. The swelling is also getting worst. Also my I kind of have diarrhea and my stool is very dark. What could be wrong
I have studied your case and history. There is possibility of spleen injury or infection possibility below duodenum. I will advise you to investigate like Ultrasonography pelvis and abdomen. If required CT abdomen may be done Till time start antacids [proton pump inhibitors like] rabeprazole -D. There can be possibility associated gastric infection if you are having fever? Or diarrhoea? Try to maintain body fluid by increasing fluid intake, take easily digestible food. You need to consult your treating doctor for further investigation.
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What Could Cause Swelling And Pain In The Rib Cage?
Hello. Thanks for writing to HCM I have studied your case and history. There is possibility of spleen injury or infection possibility below duodenum. I will advise you to investigate like Ultrasonography pelvis and abdomen. If required CT abdomen may be done Till time start antacids [proton pump inhibitors like] rabeprazole -D. There can be possibility associated gastric infection if you are having fever? Or diarrhoea? Try to maintain body fluid by increasing fluid intake, take easily digestible food. You need to consult your treating doctor for further investigation. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.