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I feel like pear like shape under my right rib is that the liver or ascending colon.does the ascending colon go up that high on right side.thanks?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam: No. I seriously bout that a pear shaped mass under your right rib is colon or a pear shaped liver. You must be examined and get an abdominal ultrasound.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 1/24/2015

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A member asked:

I feel like pear like shape under my right rib is that the liver or ascending colon.does the ascending colon go up that high on right side.thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Wright agreed

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