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Have dull upper left abdominal pain/discomfort for about 10 days? what's causing this and should i see my doctor? it doesn't affect by day, very minor
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LUQ anatomy: Anatomically, the left upper quadrant (luq) of abdomen includes: spleen, pancreatic tail, stomach, descending duodenum, splenic flexure of the colon, associated vessels. Don't forget the diaphragm, heart, and lower chest are pretty close by. The abdominal musculature, ribs, and skin can all contribute as well to localizing luq pain. Decide if concern about your "very minor" symptoms warrants eval.
Answered 11/28/2017
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