A member asked:

Ive been having alot of body pain and swelling near my ribs , lower and upper back and lower abdominal . when i eat or drink my throat swells up. why?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Symptoms: Multiple painful areas associated with swelling. I would be concerned about some type of autoimmune problem. Lupus would be tops on the list. You should be seen.

Answered 11/28/2017

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