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I have a bruise on my stomach where my appendix should be.. should i be worried? what would cause this?

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Difficult to tell: you should be examined by a physician, as it could be nothing to worry about but it could represent a skin disorder, or clotting disorder.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/4/2017

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