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Pain and swelling under left rib cage
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mahmoud Moammaranswered
Specializes in Pulmonology
Possibilities!: A swelling under the left rib cage has many differential diagnoses; it could be coming from the skin( lipoma...), from the rib either the cartilage or... Read More
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4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Highly unlikely: this is the cause, but you need to consult your physician for a full evaluation.
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunlaanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
No: The pancreas should not do that. If you have any swelling in that area ,pregnant or not see a physician for evaluation
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Nayana Trivedianswered
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
No: Did you fall down and Injured your Rib?
Has it been there for long time? then it would be normal Varient.
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vahe Yetimyananswered
General Practice 53 years experience
Various things: such as contusion, rib fracture, shingles, costochondritis etc. See your doctor.
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2.8k viewsReviewed Mar 31, 2021
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Dr. Jonathan Hydeanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 31 years experience
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 spra... Read More
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5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
See below: It could be any of several things. You have symptoms which could be serious and should see your physician. He/she will listen to you, do a physical e... Read More
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tariq Niazianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 45 years experience
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.
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3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Pain: Likely intercostal pain. Recommend regular course of NSAID for a week. If swelling would persist get seen.
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311 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. J. patrick Tokarzanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Muscle: You will get the best care in a long term relationship with a provider who knows you over time. Discuss this with that provider.
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5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Rodriguezanswered
13 years experience
Spleen or ribs: It can be hard to tell the cause of pain in this region of the body. Teenagers with mono can get an enlarged spleen and have pain from that. Another p... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Sireanswered
Dermatology 56 years experience
Not without exam: Your need to have your physician examine the area and evaluate what could be causing this area. You cannot tell if it is a problem without and examin... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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