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Q: Postpartum abdominal ache
asked by: DoctorQuestion on December 30th, 2006
Hiya, 5 weeks ago I gave birth to my beautiful son and iittle over a week ago I've developed a ache about 2cm beow my right ribs! It doesn't ache much when I'm resting, more so when I bend over or push the area in! Anyone got any ideas of what it could be please?

tks very much,


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on January 8th, 2007
Appendix, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disorders Answer A2095
If you experience the pain below your ribs coming from the abdominal wall, you might be experiencing muscle pain (myalgia). Muscle pain is provoked when the affected muscle is active and calms when resting. Pressure on the muscle also causes pain.
If you feel the pain coming from inside the abdomen, then the pain might originate from the liver. In fact, the liver is not sensitive but its capsule is. Standard blood analyses (blood count, sedimentation, liver status…) and an abdominal ultrasound can be performed to exclude liver affection. You may consult your primary health provider for these diagnostics.



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