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Pain in upper left abdomen (under ribs). is that spleen?

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Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Can be: Correct. This can be the spleen. Can also be stomach. Requires work up.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/29/2019

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WHAT and WHERE does the pain feel like from problems with the spleen. Can it ever be a burning/pinching sensation. And does it make the ribs sore to touch? My abdomen is hurting but not sore when touched but have some rib tenderness and back pain.

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