What Can Lead To Intermittent Pain In The Left Side Of The Abdomen?

Posted on Mon, 26 Mar 2018

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Question : Good day Dr. I have a pain that come and go on the left side of my abdoman near my ribs but it is inside sore

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Did go for Ultrasound everything looks normal spleen is just 14.29cm is that normal?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need ultrasound

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You may need clinical evaluation and ultrasound.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Indu Kumar, Radiologist

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Brief Answer:
Ultrasound findings may indicate mild splenomegaly.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Ultrasound findings may indicate mild splenomegaly but it is not expected to cause pain.

Mild splenomegaly is due to many causes like typhoid, malaria etc.

You may need clinical evaluation.Pain may be due to musculoskeletal reasons.

In that case, you may need analgesics and muscle relaxants.
You may need to take it for one week.

Get well soon.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Indu Kumar, Radiologist

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