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A member asked:

What can cause the spleen to enlarge and cause me discomfort because i feel a bit of discomfort in my lower left ribcage.

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3 main causes: At your age the 3 big causes are mononucleosis ( or other infections), autoimmune diseases, and lymphoma. You will need to see a doctor for testing to sort it out.

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Answered 10/4/2014

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