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What Causes Dull Aching Pain In Rib, Leg Swelling And Itchy Skin?

Just under my last rib on my right side, I have distention and dull aching pain that started yesterday afternoon. I also have been having swelling in my legs, dizzy spells, lower back pain, ringing in my ears off and on, tremors, itchy skin, loss of weight ( 10 lbs in week) I am just a little worried
Tue, 17 Jun 2014
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Hai.the signs & symptoms mimic to that of liver disease.it could br probably alcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis, portal hypertension.please visit a physician or gastroenterologist.
Have to undergo tests for liver function, ultrssound or ct abdomen to rule out liver problems.
Tremors, itchy skin, ascitis, dizziness , weight loss are all signs of liver cirrhosis.
These sppear due to bilurubin variations,&albumin
Take care.good luck.
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What Causes Dull Aching Pain In Rib, Leg Swelling And Itchy Skin?

Hai.the signs & symptoms mimic to that of liver disease.it could br probably alcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis, portal hypertension.please visit a physician or gastroenterologist. Have to undergo tests for liver function, ultrssound or ct abdomen to rule out liver problems. Tremors, itchy skin, ascitis, dizziness , weight loss are all signs of liver cirrhosis. These sppear due to bilurubin variations,&albumin Take care.good luck.