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My spleen is enlarged and i just started with a cont. dull pain under left rib cage and abdomen seems bloated when does it become an emergency?

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

See below: You report having a cardiac catheterization but did not mention whether or not you have coronary disease. Since this is a new symptom, you may want to have checked out. You can also call/page your primary or whoevever is covering for him or her since they would have access to your entire medical history.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

My spleen is enlarged and i just started with a cont. dull pain under left rib cage and abdomen seems bloated when does it become an emergency?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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