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Bulge on ruq below ribs. painful when pressed. ct scan shows fecal impaction. will this cause the bulge? also have never pain on right side from back surgery 2 wks ago. can this cause a bulge/swelling? been to er and pcp?

Q: bulge on ruq below ribs. painful when pressed. ct scan shows fecal impaction. will this cause the bulge? also have never pain on right side from back surgery 2 wks ago. can this cause a bulge/swelling? been to er and pcp?

: "RUQ pain" may be related to inflammation of the gall bladder. Ask your GYN physician about a scan to determine whether chronic gall bladder disease may be contributing to the RUQ pain.

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"RUQ pain" may be related to inflammation of the gall bladder. Ask your GYN physician about a scan to determine whether chronic gall bladder disease may be contributing to the RUQ pain.

Answered 10/19/2022

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A member asked:

Bulge on ruq below ribs. painful when pressed. ct scan shows fecal impaction. will this cause the bulge? also have never pain on right side from back surgery 2 wks ago. can this cause a bulge/swelling? been to er and pcp?

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