Question 1

what can cause sudden swelling of the upper left part of my chest (outside rib cage)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly an Insect--: bite, seems the most plausible explanation; other would  include a trauma to the affected site. Both these would cause other symptoms as well.
Suggest you see your PCP for a detailed History and an Examination and possible need for investigations; All these elements would be required to provide you with the answers you seek.
Good Luck.

Question 2

can the pancreas cause noticeable swelling under the left rib cage?

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Highly unlikely: this is the cause, but you need to consult your physician for a full evaluation.

Question 3

what could cause swelling on lower right rib cage. there has been no injury and it is not really  painful.  the softmass is about the size of my hand.?

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Lots of things : I'd strongly recommend seeing an md for this. It could be something bad and needs evaluated.

Question 4

i have a swelling on the left side of my rib cage, at the same time i have frozen shoulder, was massage on the back spinal cord area. what causes it?

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Rib cage swelling: There may be many different reasons why you have swelling around your rib cage. Possible causes include, but are not limited to: rib contusion, rib fracture, costochondritis, shingles, and intercostal neuritis. I would seek a formal evaluation from a qualified medical professional - especially if your swelling is associated with chest pain and/or associated skin lesions.

Question 5

i have swelling under left breast on top of rib cage what could cause it?

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Must see doctor: Any breast swelling in the breast  or near the breast need clinical examination , possible mammography and other  tests including if needed  a biopsy . See your doctor with out delay

Question 6

what would cause painful swelling and knots right side of face and right side rib cage should i be concerned about knots in front behind ear and the knot on ribcage swelling of the right side of my face

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Yes, : Yes, there are multiple conditions that can cause this; the majority of them are harmless, but any lump or bump should always be medically evaluated.  If they became red, painful, if you have red streaks, or fever then you must be evaluated immediately.

Question 7

why do i feel and hear fluid between rib cage and pelvis? what is the cause? what causes hard abdominal  swelling?cant eat or drink w/o vomiting

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Mgt workup: This should be further evaluated. Please have your BP, blood tested for electrolytes and renal function.
You may be retaining fluid and avoiding excess salt intake is suggested. If you have a cough or pulmonary symptoms, please have a pulmonary/cardiac evaluation.

Question 8

what could be the cause of swelling across the left hand side rib cage, occasional feeling like no air is entering the left lung when taking a deep breath and sudden dull stabbing pain from under/behind the left rib. recent bloods esr 42 (range 0-12?

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: As you realize an internet answer to your question can never be sure You need an in-person examination. I suspect, but not sure, you have a rib problem not a lung problem

Question 9

pain & swelling left rib cage?

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Rib pain: The rib cage does not often become painful and swollen, unless there was some direct injury to the area (rib fracture/contusion) or some indirect sprain/strain to the muscle/ligament structures (costochondritis...). There can be soft tissue masses (and rarely bony) that can present with such symptoms, so please get evaluated.

Question 10

what could be causing swelling under the right rib cage?

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Under the R rib cage: includes your spleen &amp; the splenic flexural of the colon as well as the pancreas. Repeated infections can cause splenic enlargement,  &amp; can also be the source of repeated infections. See your PCP 4 eval &amp; referrals if needed.

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What can cause sudden swelling of the upper left part of my chest (outside rib cage)?

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Can the pancreas cause noticeable swelling under the left rib cage?

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What could cause swelling on lower right rib cage. there has been no injury and it is not really painful. the softmass is about the size of my hand.?

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I have a swelling on the left side of my rib cage, at the same time i have frozen shoulder, was massage on the back spinal cord area. what causes it?

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I have swelling under left breast on top of rib cage what could cause it?

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What would cause painful swelling and knots right side of face and right side rib cage should i be concerned about knots in front behind ear and the knot on ribcage swelling of the right side of my face

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Why do i feel and hear fluid between rib cage and pelvis? what is the cause? what causes hard abdominal swelling?cant eat or drink w/o vomiting

A member asked:

What could be the cause of swelling across the left hand side rib cage, occasional feeling like no air is entering the left lung when taking a deep breath and sudden dull stabbing pain from under/behind the left rib. recent bloods esr 42 (range 0-12?

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Pain & swelling left rib cage?

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What could be causing swelling under the right rib cage?

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