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Left upper quadrant abdominal swelling under ribs and shortness of breath when exercising. what could this be?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Skeletal muscle para: Loss of function muscle , abdominal wall, luq possible cyst from lt.Kidney.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/18/2019

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Need to see a doctor: Left upper quadrant pain could cardiac or gastrointestinal, but short of breath on exertion need further evaluation, you should see your doctor for further testing.

Answered 6/26/2013

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