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I have a walnut sized mass (painful when lying down) below my left ribs in front. should i be concerned? this has been constant for several months.
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See your primary: You should be checked by your primary provider. A persistent painful mass should be evaluated by a physician. It may or may not be serious, but definitely should be examined and evaluated.
Answered 7/11/2019
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