<s>[INST] I have told by my doctor that I have the shingles. It started with a swollen big toe and moved up my leg. I am having trouble with a swollen stomach just under the rib cage, it is painful and feels very hard, like there is something in there. What is this and what can I do to stop the discomfort? [/INST] Hello, Cannot say in your particular case, but I can say that shingles goes in bands and this is not a pattern than it has.  There are a number of serious conditions this could be with the linking factor that they cannot be diagnosed nor treated online. Overwhelming infection from a toe is one of many and this is rapidly fatal if not treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.  </s>