What causes abdominal pain with swelling at base of ribs?
Patient: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my 13 year old daughter has had some right quad abdominal pain for a couple of weeks that is has progressively gotten worse...especially after running in track or playing a basketball game. I also feel some swelling at the base of her ribs...possibly liver...spleen...? Any suggestions? Doctor: Hi.The commonest reason for pain on the right side after running or playing in a child of 13 are :AppendicitisCholecystitis due to stones in the gall bladderLiver infection like hepatitis or hepatic abscess.I would advise you the following : Blood- complete blood picture, kidney functions tests, blood sugar fasting and post-lunch, Urine- routine,microscopy, culture and sensitivity ( before start of antibiotic)Ultrasonography of abdomen.Once a proper diagnosis is made go for wither a medical or surgical treatment as is advised .