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I am scared of any surgery for i experienced it already. is their any way to melt the lump on my left side of abdomen area underneath my rib cage?

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Hernia: I suspect you have a hernia. The alternatives could include a number of different tumors most benign that come to mind initially . I am sorry surgery is generally only method to remove or repair. You must first diagnose before treat please seek your physicians input then options can be discussed. Good luck.

Answered 3/6/2013

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A member asked:

I am scared of any surgery for i experienced it already. is their any way to melt the lump on my left side of abdomen area underneath my rib cage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

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