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What Is The Cause Of Swelling In Abdomen?
my daughter is three and has some swelling on her right side just beneath her ribs acompanied with minor bruising and mild pain. she says its stops hurting when we put a cold compress on it. she also has been complaining of a belly acke the past 2 days. could this be something serious?
thankyou
samantha
thankyou
samantha
Wed, 25 Mar 2015
Hi...This looks like a viral illness with costochondritis. But associated bruising is something which needs immediate medical attention. I suggest you get her evaluated by her pediatrician.
regards - Dr. Sumanth
regards - Dr. Sumanth
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