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I have pain in my left side under my ribs, and it's close to my back. it hurts to push on and i have sharp pains when stretch. what could this be?
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Spleen: The symptoms and location that you describe, are most closely associated with your spleen. You need to go see your family doctor to be thoroughly checked out and treated.
Answered 9/12/2014
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