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What Causes Severe Pain In Left Rib And Bloated Stomach?
my husband has a lot of pain around the left rib. He had a CT scan and hixs dr, said it did not show anything wrong. A couple of years ago a Dr. said he had a hernia that was too close to mhisd heart to do surgery, the recent CT did not show a hernia. For a mont now he has experienced more severte pain and feels bloated amd his stomach looks like ity is swollen and iy is hard. He said he is not going back to the dr. I m worried, what do you think the next step shpild be.
Thu, 23 Mar 2023
Hi,
If your husband is experiencing severe pain and a bloated stomach, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. It is possible that the pain around the left rib could be related to the hernia or another condition such as a gastrointestinal issue, inflammation of the ribcage, or a problem with the spleen.
Additionally, the bloating and hardening of the stomach could indicate a problem with the digestive system or a more serious condition such as an abdominal mass or tumor. Your husband needs to see a doctor to determine the underlying cause of his symptoms and to receive appropriate treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
If your husband is experiencing severe pain and a bloated stomach, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. It is possible that the pain around the left rib could be related to the hernia or another condition such as a gastrointestinal issue, inflammation of the ribcage, or a problem with the spleen.
Additionally, the bloating and hardening of the stomach could indicate a problem with the digestive system or a more serious condition such as an abdominal mass or tumor. Your husband needs to see a doctor to determine the underlying cause of his symptoms and to receive appropriate treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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