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A member asked:

I have a bulge in mid back(around the last rib). there is slight discomfort that comes and go. i feel the size of the bulge goes down after pooping. ?

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Dr. Joyce Pastore answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Back abnormality: Your symptoms are very unusual and should be thoroughly evaluated. An abnormality of the spinal cord or mass in the spinal cord should be evaluated.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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