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A 32-year-old female asked:

I found out my spleen is enlarged. now it is numb in that same area. my left side just under my ribs. what could that be? or why is it numb?

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Dr. John Goldman
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
Numbness not spleen: Often a large spleen does not cause any symptoms in the spleen area. If you have new symptoms you need to discuss with your physician. I doubt this is the spleen. Your physician will clarify this for you.
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