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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Stomach/rib Cage
I have told by my doctor that I have the shingles. It started with a swollen big toe and moved up my leg. I am having trouble with a swollen stomach just under the rib cage, it is painful and feels very hard, like there is something in there. What is this and what can I do to stop the discomfort?
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Fri, 4 Jul 2014
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Hello,
Cannot say in your particular case, but I can say that shingles goes in bands and this is not a pattern than it has.
There are a number of serious conditions this could be with the linking factor that they cannot be diagnosed nor treated online. Overwhelming infection from a toe is one of many and this is rapidly fatal if not treated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Cannot say in your particular case, but I can say that shingles goes in bands and this is not a pattern than it has.
There are a number of serious conditions this could be with the linking factor that they cannot be diagnosed nor treated online. Overwhelming infection from a toe is one of many and this is rapidly fatal if not treated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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