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What Causes Swelling Under The Rib Cage While Having An Epigastric Hernia?
I think I may have a epigastrial hernia. It is bulging in my stomach just below my rib cage. I am 294 lb so hard to see with the fat..It feels hard. I am experiencing a slight burning feeling in this area . My wife says its nothing ,what is your opinion ?
Fri, 28 Dec 2018
Hello,
My opinion is to get an abdominal computed tomography scan, this will determine what the bulging is.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
My opinion is to get an abdominal computed tomography scan, this will determine what the bulging is.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
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