Question:
I am 29 mo post op, experiencing severe right upper quadrant pain. and my CT scan

shows widespread mesenteric and body wall edematous changes. Does anyone have any idea what this means or what can cause this type of abdominal cavity swelling? Thanks. Hugs,    — Gina Landers (posted on May 10, 2003)

May 10, 2003
My swelling and severe pain turned out to be a hernia. I would check into the possibility.
   — Terri B.

May 10, 2003
Hi, it could possibily be a condition called costochondritis. Which I had before and after surgery, it is when the sternum and sometimes ribcage on the right side under the breast bone gets inflamed, and that is called inflamation of the cartilage. It can cause pain and vcan ve very uncomfortable especially when you had surgery too your muscles get inflamed there. i take ib profin for the inflamation or you can ask your doc about it. hope this info helps. good luck to you.
   — Melodee S.