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What Does Calcific Density In The Eleventh Rib Right Upper Mean?
my son was vomiting yesterday, I took him to the emergency room he had an x ray of the abdomen done and the doctor told me that he has calcific density in the eleventh rib right upper. since, he is healthy and has no pain the ask me to follow up with his pedetrician. Could you please tell me what does that mean?
Fri, 28 Apr 2017
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Hi, there!
I dont want to frighten You, its better to ask Your son about injuries in the past.
Calcific formation can occur during children development.
Its recommended to monitore him now and visit Your pediatrician to make blood tests
I hope this helps
I dont want to frighten You, its better to ask Your son about injuries in the past.
Calcific formation can occur during children development.
Its recommended to monitore him now and visit Your pediatrician to make blood tests
I hope this helps
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