Spleen Pain?

[Amylou 206]

I thought I over-did it at kickboxing last week but it's been 10 days and I still have a very tender spot just below my rib cage on my left side - almost straight down from my armpit - which Google tells me is where my spleen is located. The pain is not easing up, in fact I'd say it's getting more intense.

How long do I let this go? I have been racking my brain trying to remember is anything spleen related was listed as a side effect of RNY and I can't think of a thing.

I've been healthy - not a sniffle or a cold so it's not related to mono. I have been getting dizzy when I stand up so maybe anemia??

Anyone else experience this??

[jess9395 5,448]

Google gallbladder pain/gallstones that is really common wth weight loss and located right in there also. And often gallbladder pain can refer elsewhere too--mine was primarily in my back when I had attacks.

[jj7481 363]

A few questions:

• Did you have any symptoms before kickboxing?
• Were you struck on the left side during kickboxing?
• Any problems eating a full meal?
• Does the pain radiate to your left shoulder?
• Is the pain worse when yo take a deep breath in?
• Any easy bruising or fatigue?

Anemia would correlate if you had an enlarged spleen (or pathology) but not likely be the cause of an enlarged spleen.

Outside of that, have you also considered intercostal muscle strain? All of this, if concerning you, should be followed up with by your PCP.

[Amylou 206]

I don't have my gallbladder anymore...so I don't think that's the issue.

I don't take any hits during my kickboxing circuit - it's strictly me against bags. We did a station involving planks and reaching, which I thought could have pulled something but you'd think that 10 days later, it'd be getting better and not worse by now.

I'm always tired, but having three active little boys and a gigantic puppy on top of working full time and fitting in 4 75 minute workouts a week means tired is just part of my life. Haven't noticed any more bruising. Of course, I googled and got scared by some of the reasons behind an enlarged/painful spleen.

[jj7481 363]

It can be a scary issue and one that will frighten you worse if you research it to ad nauseum.

Muscle strains can get worse if you continue to exert the area and don't properly ice/care for it. Again, I'm not saying that's DEFINITELY what it is, but it's another thing to consider. It's all in how you feel. Nevertheless, a call into your PCP is never a bad thing.