spleen pain 39 year old female?

Question

I think that it is my spleen, not knowing what that is. large protruding lump under my left rib, but not constatnt, only when I make certain moves. I have looked up the human body and females have no organs in that area and the only organ would be the spleen. I just moved to a new state and have left all of my great M.D. 's behind. any one in Austin, TX with a great MD I wll listen.

Answer 1

It is important to find out if that is your spleen you are feeling. If you can easily palpate (feel) your spleen, it warrants immediate medical attention. The spleen is usually not able to be felt. An enlarged spleen is not a disease itself but it is a symptom. It means that there is something going on that needs to be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.

Do you have any of the other symptoms of an enlarged spleen?
feeling full after only eating a little bit
pain in back
pain in upper left abdomen
pain in the left shoulder
These symptoms will depend on how large your spleen has gotten.

Please see a doctor (internist for diagnosis). If you don't know one, call a hospital in the area and find out who they would recommend. Most hospitals are very helpful. You can also find one on the AMA (American Medical Association) web site:
http://webapps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder/home.html

Answer 2

Try to not suppose the worst, to begin with. I marvel when you have a Fibroid or Fibroids. the ones can rationale ache however they are not cancerous. repeatedly they depart through themselves with out surgical procedure however you'll get surgical procedure to romove them in the event that they rationale you disorders with ongoing ache. The different probability might be with ache in that discipline of your Abdomen, you could have Gall Stones. I on no account had an MRI earlier than however did produce other exams that indicated Fibroids and Gall Stones. A average scan is an Ultrasound for each those stipulations if a Dr. recommends them. It depends upon your signs, I wager to ensure that them to come to a decision which exams you wish to have. Stay constructive! I do not suppose the obstacle is Cancer in any respect. Best Wishes!