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My upper right abdomen just below rib cage is swollen and rock hard. experiencing sporadic pain in same area. what could it be & should i be worried?
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Many causes: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor. A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests. Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.
Answered 2/13/2013
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