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What Causes Persistent Abdominal Bloating And Pain In An Amputee?
Posted on
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
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Thu, 21 Jan 2016
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Question : I have a swelling on the upper right side of my tummy to just one side for months now ! I'm an amputee and have been on pain mess for over 12 years ! I went to the doctor and was given a CT scan which revealed nothing ! I feel really sick And nauseated everyday ! So I also did an endoscopy ! Still no answer ! I'm getting worst everyday ! What to do next I'm really frustrated
Brief Answer:
Please give additional information and post clear photographs.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
I can understand the plight when one goes through the situation you are going through.
To recapitulate: Male/46 - amputee - pain mess 12 years - swelling on the right upper side of the abdomen *for months - visited a Doctor - CT and Endo normal - feel sick and nausea every day - wants to know what to do next...
Please give me some details so that I can assist you better:
- How was the problem started and what were the symptoms in initial days?
- Where exactly the mass and what is the size, shape?
- Is the swelling easily palpable?
- Is it XXXXXXX or fixed?
- What are the other symptoms that the swelling is causing or otherwise?
Till then try to get a clinical evaluation, examination and investigations like ultrsaonography of the affected area and if the lump is present to go for FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology). A proper clinical examination by a General Surgeon can give you a better diagnosis.
If the swelling can be seen, please post the clear photographs too.
Waiting for your feedback.
Please give additional information and post clear photographs.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
I can understand the plight when one goes through the situation you are going through.
To recapitulate: Male/46 - amputee - pain mess 12 years - swelling on the right upper side of the abdomen *for months - visited a Doctor - CT and Endo normal - feel sick and nausea every day - wants to know what to do next...
Please give me some details so that I can assist you better:
- How was the problem started and what were the symptoms in initial days?
- Where exactly the mass and what is the size, shape?
- Is the swelling easily palpable?
- Is it XXXXXXX or fixed?
- What are the other symptoms that the swelling is causing or otherwise?
Till then try to get a clinical evaluation, examination and investigations like ultrsaonography of the affected area and if the lump is present to go for FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology). A proper clinical examination by a General Surgeon can give you a better diagnosis.
If the swelling can be seen, please post the clear photographs too.
Waiting for your feedback.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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