What Causes Swelling In The Hands And Pain In The Ribs?

Posted on Wed, 24 May 2017

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Question : I have pain on my right side under my ribs and in my stomach, also extreme swelling of hands, feet and ankles

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Edema

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

In this location is located the liver,but the pain may come from the stomach,from kidney too

Extreme swelling caused by the retention of fluid in tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system,the kidneys etc.

I will suggest you

1-Abdominal ultrasound
2-Total blood count

Hope this helps you

Regards

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