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What Causes Persistent Pain Below Rib Left Abdomen?

I had a ct scan 4 years ago pain just below rib cage left abdomen. I was told there was a spot that looked like inflammation and should go away with clearing of kidney infection. I have bad pain in the same place with subsequent infections now continues without infection. What could this be. One dr told me you don’t get inflamed spots on your kidney. What if you are autoimmune? I have ulcerative collitus. And kidney involved is bifed so it is larger and does extend to to this point.
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history...

Yes, this can be an autoimmune problem. The bifid kidney is more predisposed to infections and stone formation. Ulcerative colitis increases the susceptibility to such infection.
Sine your CT scan was done 4 years ago, I would advise you to undergo detailed investigations to cover all parts of the problems:
Blood, urine and stool tests, Liver/ Kidney and thyroid function tests
Review ultrasonography and if required the CT scan of the abdomen.

Multidisciplinary approach is required so that the various Doctors different specialty can sit together and decide the proper line of management.
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What Causes Persistent Pain Below Rib Left Abdomen?

Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history... Yes, this can be an autoimmune problem. The bifid kidney is more predisposed to infections and stone formation. Ulcerative colitis increases the susceptibility to such infection. Sine your CT scan was done 4 years ago, I would advise you to undergo detailed investigations to cover all parts of the problems: Blood, urine and stool tests, Liver/ Kidney and thyroid function tests Review ultrasonography and if required the CT scan of the abdomen. Multidisciplinary approach is required so that the various Doctors different specialty can sit together and decide the proper line of management.