I have upper abdominal swelling that occurs every few days thats tender and sore, pain significant on right side under rib cage.
This all started with a pain under my upper right rib cage. I had an ultrasound done that showed enlarged liver. CT of theabdoment showed showed one large hemangioma and 2 smallers ones on liver. kidney, pancreas, esophogas showed unremarkable. After I had CT done it appeared that my abdomen swelled up - the swelling went from lower abdomen to upper abdomen. Had gallbladder hida scan done came back negative - number was 40, still was experiencing pain. Surgeon indicated he doubt that the pain was from hemangioma. Blood work came back fine. Still having pain every other day under right rib cage, and swelling only in upper abdomen area. GI indicated scope was not necessary. Only other thing is I'm going through menopause. Anyone experiencing this - please help. this has been going on for 2 months. Surgeon indicated hida scan was done by me drinking ensure, need to repeat with nuclear med. Let me know if you are experiencing any of this. Thank in Advance.
This is exactly what I've been going through as well, the only difference being that my liver is not enlarged and I am not going through menopause. I have had multiple blood tests run to check my liver (because pain, tenderness, and bloating is on right side just under my ribs) and everything comes back normal. Xrays and ultrasound showed "normal" diffuse fatty infiltration of the liver, which the doctors assurred me is not unusual and call it non-specific. Hida scan came back showing 76% functionality of gallbladder. What could this be, that would not show up on a CT scan?? 
Hi, sorry for your pain and frustration. I started with a similar pain several years ago. Family doctor said it was a pinched nerve from the back. Then it just got worse and worse. Some days not so bad others horrible. But it was always there. Had hidascan done as you did. They said it was nothing, only to find out 2 long years later the scan was miss read by a doctor who actually looked at the scan not just the written published result on paper. Now 2 years later after gallbladder surgery area is still swollen and very sore. Lots of pain. Now I am thinking liver issues. I hate these doctors that don't help. It is like I have to play doctor to figure things out then they act as though I have no clue what I am talking about. My general doctor calls it playiny internet doctor. Can't win for losing. It is scary and frustrating along with the suffering of pain to boot. Best wishes I hope we both figure this out or find a doctor that actually knows what to do.
My gallbladder was removed via laparoscopy in 1998. Eighteen years later I'm still in periodic pain. My right side routinely swells and causes me considerable discomfort, as I'm sure you well know. I've seen several doctors and had abdominal scans, etc., but no one has been able to solve my problem. One explained that a "stalk" of the gall bladder was left behind (the fault of a hurried surgeon, no doubt--I was lined up with other pre-surgical patients like we were on a conveyer belt $$$$$). That gall bladder stalk still fills with bile, as when the whole organ was there, hence the chronic pain, which I have learned has a name: Post-cholecystectomy Syndrome. I ordered a Biotherapy powder called Genuine Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) Thermal Spring Salt. You dissolve 1 tsp in warm water and drink 1-1/2 cup of before a meal, which is purported to help this problem. I tried it only once so far, and it seemed to help some. You have to be careful what you eat. I find I can no longer digest fats, nuts or nut butters, and there are special diets if you have no gall bladder that may help.
As with the routine removal of children's tonsils in the '50s, I think some doctors are too quick to turn to surgery when other options might first be tried, but those don't usually make the big bucks. Even the littlest organs in our bodies, like tonsils and gall bladders, perform important functions. IMO, doctors who dismiss a desperate patient's search for answers to their problems on the Internet when doctors have none to offer should be stripped of their right to practice medicine or at least sent to a sensitivity training course.
This is exactly what I have been going through! 2 years ago I had a hidascan done as well, "normal". I am an EMT and know this pain is not normal, and it came quite acutely, but has lingiered.
My RUQ is very swollen and tender. It hurts, some days it feel like it is going to explode, some if feels as if something is moving just under my skin in that area. It is very aggravating!
new doc just got labs back and said all is normal, except cholesterol is slightly elevated.
I would LOVE answers. : (
I have much of the same going on. I have URC pain, swelling that moves from my lower to middle then upper abdomen. I get shooting pains under my ribs and sometimes the "squeezing" feeling from the bloating that I vomit. It is totally awful. I've had 4 CAT scans, ultrasounds, Hida scan with contrast, blood work out the wazoo. I also had a colonoscopy, endoscopy and had the bacterial levels checked. NOTHING! The swelling sometimes is so bad that people can actually see it getting bigger and the pain wakes me nearly every night. I'm looking for anyone that has had the same thing and found this forum. I don't see that anyone had a physcian or any other indication of what this could be?
I too am dealing with all these same issues. All my tests come back normal, and doctors treat me as though I'm making it up. My "swelling" started at first every other day, to staying swelled for days at a time, to now it's been a month with no relief. I can actually feel me ribs "stabbing" my organs, and the gastro doctor can't give any answers, and because she can't do her job, wants to rob me of my dignity and wants a colonoscopy. She's saying it's ibs to person who has had ibs for 20+ years. I am very quickly losing any and all faith in all doctors, when I come onto forums like this and so many others, posting all the same things as myself and each other, with no answers. I hope we all can some answers soon.
I too have everything you ladies are saying. It started 1 1/2 weeks ago for me. I had pancreatitis which Dr said could take 3 weeks to recover. I just started with the upper right swelling & pain. The pain goes to my back. I am not in menopause. In 2012 was diagnosed with Hoshimotos Thyroiditis, hypothyroidism & acid reflex disease. 13 years ago I had my tonsils removed. My bloating, pain & discomfort keeps me from my job & daily tasks. Amazing that it is happening to many but there are no answers!
I have been experienced the same mine in right side and into ribs and back I'm waiting on an ultra scan too see if it's gallstones I have had this pain 5 week's I'm on menoupause and maybe connected too this I shall have too see after scan but good luck
Mandyxavia333, did you receive any news yet as to what is causing your discomfort? I have the exact same symptoms...
Wow! Finally someone who is experiencing the same exact symptoms. I have all the things you've been diagnosed with too. The bloating & pain in my ribs can be so uncomfortable. Doc told me just poop more. Lol. I switch from diarrhea to constipation all the time. I gain about 30 pounds in 2 months. And thought, ok so is this what fat feels like? I have hashimotos & RA, OA .lots of Gass and autoimmune & just found out I've had 2 strokes that Doc NEVER TOLD ME ABOUT. Now a blood clot in right groin. I'm really sick of all this.
But glad I'm not alone
Anybody finds out what this is PLZ POST!
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Have you had any other symptoms Misty67151? Or found out anything new?
I am having some strange systems, I went to the Dr the first time BC my ears were ringing, I was spiking fevers often, I was extremely fatigued, felt dizzy, headaches and overall just feeling bad. I have Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis so I have bad days but this has turned into bad 3 months. Also I've been taking fluid meds for years, I swell normally in my fingers, legs feet and if it gets bad my stomach and all over but I told the I have swollen up bad especially in my upper abdomen. I also told her I've gained 45lbs in less than 3 months mostly in stomach which is very odd for me bc I'm usually a size 4 and can't gain weight even when I try. I just turned 40 but this isn't just middle aged spread especially since I've cut my calories to 1200 daily I eat hardly any sodium plenty of fiber. Anyway, BP is perfect,they tested mythyroid is goodand other blood work came back good they gave me a round of antibiotics and Prednisone bc if they don't know what it is it must be a Lupus flare but I've had Lupus 10 years this is not normal. I got the fluid down and everywhere and now I see it's not my usual fluid that my upper abdomen is swollen and it hurts if I press on it. My stomach muscles have been sore in a weird way not from exercising deeper but feels like muscle aches. It swells worse at night every night. I don't have any stomach problems, no indigestion, gas or anything but I do feel uncomfortable after I eat like it swells more my head hurts and just feel funny and I don't overeat ex: 1 small wrap with her chicken Lett, tomato if I finish that. Im miserable, none of my tops fit my stomach just feels like a hard ball. I just moved from Alabama to TN so I'm having to find new Dr. I had same Dr for over 10 years he would have tested til he found out WTH is wrong. I've been to 2 Urgent Care Drs and now have a New Primary Care but she didn't do much and I still feel horrible. I have enough health issues that cause alot of pain to deal with new ones. Does anyone have any other symptoms like fever headaches dizzy? I did try an ACAI Berry Cleanse for 5 days I got at Walmart it helped alot temp. The swelling went down for a couple days and some discomfort. It's all natural and actually good for you to do occasionally. If anyone has any advice or finds out any new news please let us know. Thanks!
I also had the same symptoms period bloating in the middle of my upper stomach ... It's painful ...it feels like I've gained 30 pounds in just a couple of minutes after exercising or eating the wrong Foods. I go from wearing my pants to not being able to even button them back up within half an hour after it occurs. This started right after I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. I've always wondered if this has something to do with that disease. The only way I've been able to get the bloating to go down is to take gout pills and usually it will subside within an hour but if I don't it will last for hours. Do you think we could be allergic to a type of food? I'm not sure because it even happens when I exert myself like mowing the yard or exercising. 😕
I've been experiencing the pain in the right side of the lung connected with the pain in the abdomen.it rises whenever any hectic day comes.was diagnosed with the TB and the right lung infection 11yrs ago. And had undergone a nine months of treatment for the same. After all of that also I feel the pain even now.went to the doctors also for this. They again asked me for CT scan n when done that,the reports were normal.dctr asked me to put off some weight,then may see any difference in my pain I lost 5kgs but still it's the same.i experience this whenever I get loaded with continuous work with out any breaks or when I have a late breakfast.this is a never ending pain I feel.😩😩😩😩
the right upper quadrant of abdomen has gallbladder...and if the pain is severe do consult a physician...any disorder related to gallbladder like gallstone or cholecystitis will be causing you this pain....you can go for X-ray or CT scan..hope this will be helpful
I have all of the same symptoms. Right upper quadrant swelling and pain...worse in the evening. It's driving me crazy. If anyone gets an answer, I'd love to know!
I was also diagnosed recently with Hashimoto's and have the same bulge/discomfort. Would really like answers but it seems like most people with this symptom aren't finding any answers. I'm going to just keep mentioning at routine visits and hope that eventually I get it figured out. I am drinking apple cider vinegar everyday which might be helping but not solving anything. I also tried not eating for two days to see if I notice it less which I think I did. Also thought about allergies/food sensitivites tried cutting out gluten and dairy but still nothing helped. I was going crazy thinking the next thing I try would solve my problem and never did. I now eating most things and am going to just wait and see. I was severely hypo with my tsh at 69 and ck was over 2000 and think that may have something to with what I am feeling, but hey I am not a Dr. a little dissappointed in medical system I thought what I am experiencing deserves answers, but most recent visit dr thought it could just be bowel. I will share if I get answers bloodwork and endocrinologist visit in July. Goodluck
I have the same thing going on with my ribs . Very frustrating ... do you by any chance have ibs ? Do you have alot of gas or constipation ? Burping ? Interesting bowel movements, heart burn ?
Do you have fibromyalgia ? I take flexeral for pain in ribs and doesnt help at all. Costochondritis is swelling of the rib muscles ....frickin sore oh yah!
If your liver is enlarged of course it would make your ribs hurt. Suggestion see a pain specialist
Rheumatoid specialist?! Maybe you have a few deficencies in vitamins ..c, d, e ... you can get a chemistry test for that... blood test call crp can tell you if there is inflammation... in the mean time i put warm pack on my ribs . If you have a sec please reply ... sending hugs
Wow. Thank you for posting. Have you learned anything? I had underlying mercury toxicity that had caused fatigue and fibromyalgia. I have the right upper quadrant pushing out against ribs, 2 small things that appeared in some scans to be hemangiomas on liver and others unexplained masses. One showed something/stone appearing to be blocking gallbladder; another said unremarkable gallbladder. I have right abdominal/colon? pain/swelling; stools skinnier than pencil if I have them; constipation for days; bloating unbelievable; then diarrhea; I also have the feeling from of a stone and at the moment, squeezing in my left chest; nausea, benching, oil in toilet, headaches, horrid pelvic and anal odors. First pain was pelvic. Now low back spine pain associated is migrating up spine last lumbar area. I'm petite but SO bloated and in pain also in area of right rear (kidney?). The oddest thing and why I'm writing is that I also have had right groom pain for 3 months that is at breaking point, as left chest getting very squeeze bad. I had a live blood cell analysis at natural food store that showed clumping blood cells and floating fats and parasites. I don't understand and can hardly function... for months ... and getting worse. Also have odd skin spots everywhere. I'm gluten free, all dairy but occasional goat. I wonder: parasite? Yeast? Other infections? Cancer? Do you have any ideas? Hope you are healthy now as I write!!
Thank you;
WOW!!! : You just described me! I'm waiting to see a doctor once my health insurance finally kicks in. Please keep us posted what you find out.