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What Causes A Left Abdominal Lump Under The Rib?

For a few weeks now i been feeling a lump on my left side abdomen underneath my rib . When i seat down i feel like something moves once my bottom touches the seat . I always feel the need of a bowel movement but i go and the sensation of going again doesn't do away . What could this be ?
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM virtual Clinic.
I studied your query in all the details put forth by you.
I understood your health concerns.
Cause of the health problems you queried-
The lump under the rib seems to be due to -
Gastro-Colic reflex / or due to Splenic Flexure reflex / or Colono ileal reflex, which is associated with IBS and is caused by many reasons, as bacterial colitis, gluten enteropathy,chronic giardiasis, or chronic amoebiasis.
Remedy would be according to the cause and would be decided by you ER doctor and specialist if need be.
I would advise you to consult ER Physician/ Surgeon ,who would differentiate from other possible causes for the lump in that area.
As I don't have any direct photo of the lump / or not many details from you, I would advise you to consult surgeon.

Hope this would resolve your query with full satisfaction.
Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME by direct question at HCM.

Write excellent review and hit thanks, to narrate your experience ,which would improve my rating for many other visitor's to HCM.
Wishing you fast recovery.
Have a good day.
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Consultant.
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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What Causes A Left Abdominal Lump Under The Rib?

Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM virtual Clinic. I studied your query in all the details put forth by you. I understood your health concerns. Cause of the health problems you queried- The lump under the rib seems to be due to - Gastro-Colic reflex / or due to Splenic Flexure reflex / or Colono ileal reflex, which is associated with IBS and is caused by many reasons, as bacterial colitis, gluten enteropathy,chronic giardiasis, or chronic amoebiasis. Remedy would be according to the cause and would be decided by you ER doctor and specialist if need be. I would advise you to consult ER Physician/ Surgeon ,who would differentiate from other possible causes for the lump in that area. As I don t have any direct photo of the lump / or not many details from you, I would advise you to consult surgeon. Hope this would resolve your query with full satisfaction. Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME by direct question at HCM. Write excellent review and hit thanks, to narrate your experience ,which would improve my rating for many other visitor s to HCM. Wishing you fast recovery. Have a good day. Dr.Savaskar M.N. Senior Surgical Consultant. M.S.Genl-CVTS