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Doc said l ribs are swollen, labs fine. some pain on l and r upper abdomen. would enlarged spleen cause pain both sides? what else could it be?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Hard to say: If you are pregnant it makes diagnosis difficult. More information, complete history and exam by your doctor is recommended before any speculation.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Spleen: Your spleen is on the left only so it could not cause pain on your right. Your liver sits on your right side.

Answered 6/8/2015

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A member asked:

Doc said l ribs are swollen, labs fine. some pain on l and r upper abdomen. would enlarged spleen cause pain both sides? what else could it be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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