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Intermittent sharp pain in upper left side for a couple days. past splenic infarct. should i see dr? what could be causing this to happen?

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Yes: Given the history of a past splenic infarct (do you still have the spleen?) I would call your doctor for appointment

Dr Harte and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/17/2014

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