Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Painful Swelling In Right Side Abdomen?
Question: I have been experiencing a pain in my right side where my gallbladder used to be, had it removed 6 years or so ago, this area is swollen, painful and very uncomfortable. I have swelling clear up to my ribs, i am short waisted but it feels like pressue on my lower ribs. what can this be??
Brief Answer:
Post Cholecystectomy - Right hypochondriac Pain/ Under Evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Brief Ans-Post Cholecystectomy Right hypochondriac Pain/ Under Evaluation.
Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.
Read and reviewed your facts of query and feel concerned about it.
In view of your doctors opinion, as he has first information on your exact physical findings, I would suggest you to abide by his suggestion.
Still since you are worried as to the cause of the pain in right side, following are the possibilities in your case-
Painful Swelling in right side of abdomen,which is clear up to your ribs-
-indicates hidden Acute on Chronic ?Amoebic ?Giardial Entero-Colitis of the right colon with hepatic flexure
-Post-Choecystectomy Syndrome with Pain at the removed gallbladder needs to be kept in mind;
-Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis accompanied,could be one of the reasons,which would be verified at Colonoscopy/CT Barium Enema Contrast Study of Abdomen, advised from YOUR doctor.
Second Opinion from Surgeon or GI Surgeon / or From GI Endoscopist with Stool and other tests,would be suggested in your case,just to rule out other causes besides above mentioned causes in your case.
Hope this reply would give proper insight as to the various causes which You may need to rule out while doing colonoscopy in your case.
Welcome for any further query in this regard.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N. XXXXXXX Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
Post Cholecystectomy - Right hypochondriac Pain/ Under Evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Brief Ans-Post Cholecystectomy Right hypochondriac Pain/ Under Evaluation.
Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.
Read and reviewed your facts of query and feel concerned about it.
In view of your doctors opinion, as he has first information on your exact physical findings, I would suggest you to abide by his suggestion.
Still since you are worried as to the cause of the pain in right side, following are the possibilities in your case-
Painful Swelling in right side of abdomen,which is clear up to your ribs-
-indicates hidden Acute on Chronic ?Amoebic ?Giardial Entero-Colitis of the right colon with hepatic flexure
-Post-Choecystectomy Syndrome with Pain at the removed gallbladder needs to be kept in mind;
-Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis accompanied,could be one of the reasons,which would be verified at Colonoscopy/CT Barium Enema Contrast Study of Abdomen, advised from YOUR doctor.
Second Opinion from Surgeon or GI Surgeon / or From GI Endoscopist with Stool and other tests,would be suggested in your case,just to rule out other causes besides above mentioned causes in your case.
Hope this reply would give proper insight as to the various causes which You may need to rule out while doing colonoscopy in your case.
Welcome for any further query in this regard.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N. XXXXXXX Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
