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Q: abdominal aches

asked by: 3427Anna on June 17th, 2009

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Just recently I've discovered a strange ache not a sharp pain;under the lower area of my left rib cage.Its a bit swollen and appears larger in size than the right side where my ribs are located.Its tender when touched specifically when i'm laying down on my side or i apply pressure to it.Is this normal,severe, should I contact medical help immediately? p.s. I haven't been injured or in any type of accident or activity that could cause such inflammation and aching.

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MandMs

replied on June 18th, 2009

Extremely eHealthy

Experiencing upper left abdominal pain just below the rib cage, more like discomfort and fullness in that area, can be due to swollen and enlarged spleen.
This pain can sometimes spread even to the left shoulder.
You may experience an early satiety, since the swollen spleen presses on the stomach.
The enlarged spleen is often tender on touch and if you noticed sever pain that is getting worse when taking deep breath, you should visit your physician right away.
There are many causes for enlarged spleen, like viral and bacterial infections, liver diseases, anemia, cancers.

See your physician!

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