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I have a pain in my left side under ribs i think it's my spleen it's a constant pain i'v had 4hrs+ do i go to a&e now or do i see a doctor in the week?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor now: If there is no apparent reason for the pain and the pain is that bad, it is only prudent to get checked out.

Answered 7/19/2015

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Go to ED: If it is splenic pain, it is wise to get it checked to prevent potentially serious complication.

Dr Kim agreed

Answered 7/19/2015

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A member asked:

I have a pain in my left side under ribs i think it's my spleen it's a constant pain i'v had 4hrs+ do i go to a&e now or do i see a doctor in the week?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Dr Kim agreed

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