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What Causes Lower Back Pain With Left Quadrant Tenderness And Swollen Lymph Nodes?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Nov 2015
Question: Hello, I have a pain in my lower/middle of my back and a tenderness in my front abdomen on the left side. I also noticed that one of my ribs is sort of protruding out- it has a different shape than my right rib. My lymph nodes are swollen and I've had aches and pains the last couple of days. I have been in remission from Hodgkins since 2014... could this protruding in my rib be caused my a swollen spleen... ?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it can be due to spleenomegaly.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of spleenomegaly is more.
You are also having tenderness in left side of abdomen. This also favours spleenomegaly.
Possibility of worsening of Hodgkins lymphoma is more because you are having swollen Lymphnodes, back pain, possible spleenomegaly etc.
So better to consult oncologist and discuss all these.
Also get done ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule out spleenomegaly.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes Lower Back Pain With Left Quadrant Tenderness And Swollen Lymph Nodes?

Brief Answer: Yes, it can be due to spleenomegaly. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of spleenomegaly is more. You are also having tenderness in left side of abdomen. This also favours spleenomegaly. Possibility of worsening of Hodgkins lymphoma is more because you are having swollen Lymphnodes, back pain, possible spleenomegaly etc. So better to consult oncologist and discuss all these. Also get done ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule out spleenomegaly. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.