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I'm obese and i suffer from over eating , every time i eat i feel pain under my left ribs in the spleen area , what could it be ? thanks
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It is worth having: this evaluated to rule out any problems with pancreas, colon,stomach or spleen. Be aware that binge eating can cause abdominal distention combined with abdominal pain.
Answered 11/16/2014
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