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What Causes Bulge Below Rib Cage?
Question: I feel a bulge on my left side slightly below the rib cage. It doesn't hurt but don't know if I should be concerned.
Brief Answer:
could be spleen. advice to visit your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The bulge could be because of an enlarged spleen.
I would advise you to visit your doctor an get a physical examination to check the cause of the bulge. This is important as we would again like to check Whether leukemia is in remission
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
could be spleen. advice to visit your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The bulge could be because of an enlarged spleen.
I would advise you to visit your doctor an get a physical examination to check the cause of the bulge. This is important as we would again like to check Whether leukemia is in remission
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
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