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Intermittent sharp pains under left rib cage.spleen?enlarged?not sure what to do about it..i have had heavy etoh past..haven't drank in couple months
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Needs exam: With the history you provided you need to be seen and examined, probably an ultrasound of your abdomen is warranted after being seen, good luck
Answered 7/18/2017
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