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A member asked:

I have mono and mild pain under my ribs on the left side. does this mean my spleen is ruptured, or could it just be enlarged?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Abdominal pain: spleen could just be enlarged, common with mono

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/15/2019

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Mono/spleen: You are likely having your spleen monitored. Unless it was large and traumatized; it is not ruptured. Continue to be assessed as required. All the best for a good recovery.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/15/2019

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