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Experiencing Pain And Pressure Under Rib Cage. Painful When In Seated Position. Taking Indigestion Tablets. Suggest?
I am a 67 yr old female of slender frame and weight. For a few months now I have been experiencing pain and pressure to the left hand side of my body under my rib cage. It is painful when I releax in a seated position as if something is trapped or bloatted. I have been taking indigestion tablets etc, but the area is always tender and painful. Can you help me? Thank you. Ms Pat Jackson
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Fri, 5 Jul 2013
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Hi, Thanks for using HCM.
Your symptoms could be due to some swelling could be from spleen, kidney
Get USG abdomen done.
It could be spleenic cyst, abscess etc or renal cyst in upper pole.
Consult your doctor for examination and management.
Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take
care.
Regards
Dr. Vidya
Your symptoms could be due to some swelling could be from spleen, kidney
Get USG abdomen done.
It could be spleenic cyst, abscess etc or renal cyst in upper pole.
Consult your doctor for examination and management.
Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take
care.
Regards
Dr. Vidya
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