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My rib cages are not level , the left side protrudes more than the right side and i have slight pain under the the protruding ribcage. is this something i should be worried about?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Spleen: It is possible on description that you have an enlarged spleen. Other possibilities cannot be excluded. Best will be to see GP for an exam in order to clarify.

Answered 5/10/2020

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