Hi maybe you can help. debating on weather to see a doc or not. I am just getting over tonsillitis and my tonsils are still swollen. about 5 hours ago I got discomfort / pressure in my left abdominal region right under my rib cage and it also looks puffed out or swollen. Is it normal for this area to look this way since there are organs in the area. I have not noticed it to be puffed out this way in the past. however it does fell (from what I remember) a little bit like when I had mono and my spleen was enlarged as this is what I am worried about; the spleen being enlarged. could it be anything else like maybe gas or something not as dangerous to my health? I also fell very tired and fatigued all the time and get lightheaded a lot. I fell like something is wrong but normally when I fell like this and go to a doctor they never find anything wrong. this statement is why I am debating on going to a doc or not. I am also going paintballing on Thursday and am worried about rupturing the spleen.
Hi. Thanks for your query. If you have tonsillitis you should see an ENT to get a proper examination, investigations and treatment. The swollen part on the left upper abdomen is not at all normal. This is indicative of some reason underneath. The spleen on enlargement can be palpated to be enlarged, is never seen to be enlarged like this unless it is massively enlarged. This can be due to gases in the intestines. I would further advise you the following:-Standing X-ray of the abdomen-Ultrasonography-EnteroclysisOnce the proper investigations and a consultation with a Surgical Gastroenterologist is done, you get a proper diagnosis and then a proper treatment can be instituted. Till then do not go for paintballing or any strenuous activities at all.