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Between my ribs i have pain. could this be because of a swollen spleen?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sorry: Can't even begin to diagnose this one on line.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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