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What could be causing left upper abdomen pain right below my ribs and midpoint of my ribs? should i see a doctor?

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Dr. Myra Skluth answered

See MD: You could have an enlarged spleen.

Answered 12/17/2012

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A member asked:

What could be causing left upper abdomen pain right below my ribs and midpoint of my ribs? should i see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Myra Skluth answered

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