Upper abdominal swelling, right upper quadrant pain
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I have upper abdominal swelling that occurs every few days thats tender and sore, pain significant on right side under rib cage.
This all started with a pain under my upper right rib cage. I had an ultrasound done that showed enlarged liver. CT of theabdoment showed showed one large hemangioma and 2 smallers ones on liver. kidney, pancreas, esophogas showed unremarkable. After I had CT done it appeared that my abdomen swelled up - the swelling went from lower abdomen to upper abdomen. Had gallbladder hida scan done came back negative - number was 40, still was experiencing pain. Surgeon indicated he doubt that the pain was from hemangioma. Blood work came back fine. Still having pain every other day under right rib cage, and swelling only in upper abdomen area. GI indicated scope was not necessary. Only other thing is I'm going through menopause. Anyone experiencing this - please help. this has been going on for 2 months. Surgeon indicated hida scan was done by me drinking ensure, need to repeat with nuclear med. Let me know if you are experiencing any of this. Thank in Advance.
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corinne222 cris_85077
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I too am dealing with all these same issues. All my tests come back normal, and doctors treat me as though I'm making it up. My "swelling" started at first every other day, to staying swelled for days at a time, to now it's been a month with no relief. I can actually feel me ribs "stabbing" my organs, and the gastro doctor can't give any answers, and because she can't do her job, wants to rob me of my dignity and wants a colonoscopy. She's saying it's ibs to person who has had ibs for 20+ years. I am very quickly losing any and all faith in all doctors, when I come onto forums like this and so many others, posting all the same things as myself and each other, with no answers. I hope we all can some answers soon.
stacie_95065 cris_85077
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I too have everything you ladies are saying. It started 1 1/2 weeks ago for me. I had pancreatitis which Dr said could take 3 weeks to recover. I just started with the upper right swelling & pain. The pain goes to my back. I am not in menopause. In 2012 was diagnosed with Hoshimotos Thyroiditis, hypothyroidism & acid reflex disease. 13 years ago I had my tonsils removed. My bloating, pain & discomfort keeps me from my job & daily tasks. Amazing that it is happening to many but there are no answers!
mandyxavia333 cris_85077
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I have been experienced the same mine in right side and into ribs and back I'm waiting on an ultra scan too see if it's gallstones I have had this pain 5 week's I'm on menoupause and maybe connected too this I shall have too see after scan but good luck
betsy94951 mandyxavia333
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donna32695 cris_85077
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I also had the same symptoms period bloating in the middle of my upper stomach ... It's painful ...it feels like I've gained 30 pounds in just a couple of minutes after exercising or eating the wrong Foods. I go from wearing my pants to not being able to even button them back up within half an hour after it occurs. This started right after I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. I've always wondered if this has something to do with that disease. The only way I've been able to get the bloating to go down is to take gout pills and usually it will subside within an hour but if I don't it will last for hours. Do you think we could be allergic to a type of food? I'm not sure because it even happens when I exert myself like mowing the yard or exercising. 😕
steph40713 donna32695
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I was also diagnosed recently with Hashimoto's and have the same bulge/discomfort. Would really like answers but it seems like most people with this symptom aren't finding any answers. I'm going to just keep mentioning at routine visits and hope that eventually I get it figured out. I am drinking apple cider vinegar everyday which might be helping but not solving anything. I also tried not eating for two days to see if I notice it less which I think I did. Also thought about allergies/food sensitivites tried cutting out gluten and dairy but still nothing helped. I was going crazy thinking the next thing I try would solve my problem and never did. I now eating most things and am going to just wait and see. I was severely hypo with my tsh at 69 and ck was over 2000 and think that may have something to with what I am feeling, but hey I am not a Dr. a little dissappointed in medical system I thought what I am experiencing deserves answers, but most recent visit dr thought it could just be bowel. I will share if I get answers bloodwork and endocrinologist visit in July. Goodluck
nisa06376 cris_85077
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I've been experiencing the pain in the right side of the lung connected with the pain in the abdomen.it rises whenever any hectic day comes.was diagnosed with the TB and the right lung infection 11yrs ago. And had undergone a nine months of treatment for the same. After all of that also I feel the pain even now.went to the doctors also for this. They again asked me for CT scan n when done that,the reports were normal.dctr asked me to put off some weight,then may see any difference in my pain I lost 5kgs but still it's the same.i experience this whenever I get loaded with continuous work with out any breaks or when I have a late breakfast.this is a never ending pain I feel.😩😩😩😩
jitendra000557 cris_85077
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LisieDee cris_85077
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I have all of the same symptoms. Right upper quadrant swelling and pain...worse in the evening. It's driving me crazy.
If anyone gets an answer, I'd love to know!
julianne_65328 cris_85077
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Do you have fibromyalgia ? I take flexeral for pain in ribs and doesnt help at all. Costochondritis is swelling of the rib muscles ....frickin sore oh yah!
If your liver is enlarged of course it would make your ribs hurt. Suggestion see a pain specialist
Rheumatoid specialist?! Maybe you have a few deficencies in vitamins ..c, d, e ... you can get a chemistry test for that... blood test call crp can tell you if there is inflammation... in the mean time i put warm pack on my ribs . If you have a sec please reply ... sending hugs
stephj cris_85077
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Wow. Thank you for posting. Have you learned anything? I had underlying mercury toxicity that had caused fatigue and fibromyalgia. I have the right upper quadrant pushing out against ribs, 2 small things that appeared in some scans to be hemangiomas on liver and others unexplained masses. One showed something/stone appearing to be blocking gallbladder; another said unremarkable gallbladder. I have right abdominal/colon? pain/swelling; stools skinnier than pencil if I have them; constipation for days; bloating unbelievable; then diarrhea; I also have the feeling from of a stone and at the moment, squeezing in my left chest; nausea, benching, oil in toilet, headaches, horrid pelvic and anal odors. First pain was pelvic. Now low back spine pain associated is migrating up spine last lumbar area. I'm petite but SO bloated and in pain also in area of right rear (kidney?). The oddest thing and why I'm writing is that I also have had right groom pain for 3 months that is at breaking point, as left chest getting very squeeze bad. I had a live blood cell analysis at natural food store that showed clumping blood cells and floating fats and parasites. I don't understand and can hardly function... for months ... and getting worse. Also have odd skin spots everywhere. I'm gluten free, all dairy but occasional goat. I wonder: parasite? Yeast? Other infections? Cancer? Do you have any ideas? Hope you are healthy now as I write!!
Thank you;
donna32695 cris_85077
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WOW!!! : You just described me! I'm waiting to see a doctor once my health insurance finally kicks in. Please keep us posted what you find out.
anne1809 cris_85077
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I have the same. Sharp pain in backon bra line. Not far from spine, ribs feel pushed out. Often can feel intestine under skin it's that pushed forward. Not gallbladder apparently... docs again tomorrow
Pain in back gets worse when. Ido anything. Rib pain worse when I drive. Really ruining my life.
scruffster anne1809
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anne1809 cris_85077
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