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What to do if i had mono back in june and my spleen was a bit enlarged. i am now having a lot of pain near my left back rib cage/ scapula area. related?

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Dr. Paul Grin
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Not related: Possible nerve impingement that can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging. It can cause muscle spasm and back pain. Prevention treatment is always recommended. See interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management.
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