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A 50-year-old male asked:

Can someone please tell me the symptoms of an enlarged spleen? my left side ribs directly under my left chest muscle have been hurting me very badly for 3 weeks now. i have been an avid weightlifter for 28 years. maybe its muscular pain? thank you.

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Dr. John Goldman
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
There may be no pai: There usually is no pain from an enlarged spleen - unless it is injured or ruptured. A CT of the chest and abdomen should answer your inquiry
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