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My stomach feels like its swelling up on the right top of my stomach. should i go to the er? i have enlarged spleen.plus itp
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ER vs PCP: If your symptoms are new and getting worse quickly, then you should seek er care. If you've had them for a while and they are not progressing, you may try to get in with your primary care of gastroenterologist in the office.
Answered 9/29/2016
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