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Is it normal for my upper abdomen to be so firm and hurt?

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No: It is not normal for anybody's upper abdomen to be firm nor hurt. Pain means something is wrong. In the upper abdomen are the stomach, liver, spleen, and parts of other organs. A primary care doctor or a GI doctor can help figure out the problem.

Answered 4/2/2018

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