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X Ray Done. Diagnosed As Chest Contusion, Bruised Ribs, Stomach Looks Swollen. Had Partial Hysterectomy Done. What's Wrong?
I fell about a week ago and after going to the ER and having an x-ray taken, I was diagnosed with a chest contusion , aka- bruised ribs. Since then, I have noticed my stomach has gotten big. Looks to be swollen, no pain. In fact, I look like I am pregnant . I know I haven t been working out in the past week, but there s no way I could gain that much weight in a week. I was wondering if the two were related. I am a 44-year old female in good health. Had a partial hysterectomy over a year ago, so pregnancy can be ruled out.
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Thu, 10 May 2012
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hello dear ,
you need to be evaluated at a clinic and possibly an ultrasound of the abdomen/pelvis to look for any collection/ trauma,
if there are fractured ribs and chest trauma., there could be abdominal injury too.
need to rule out bleed etc..
seek medical help and keep me posted...
good luck
you need to be evaluated at a clinic and possibly an ultrasound of the abdomen/pelvis to look for any collection/ trauma,
if there are fractured ribs and chest trauma., there could be abdominal injury too.
need to rule out bleed etc..
seek medical help and keep me posted...
good luck
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