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My right flank area is experiencing dull pain just below ribs. when i flex, i can feel more of a lump on right oblique than the left. i pressed on that spot while relaxed and heard and felt grurgleing?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See below: The lump you are pressing on is likely your intestines. If your pain or the lump persist see your physician.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 9/9/2020

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