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How To Treat Left Sided Pain Below Rib Cage?

I have this dull pain on my left side, below the rib cage yet above the pelvis. Depending on whether I breathe heavily or not, this pain feels knife sharp. there is slight swelling in the area, about the size of a plum. the pain doesn't increase with pressure.
Sat, 7 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Since how long you have this swelling?

Please get an Ultrasound Whole abdomen and see a General Surgeon Immediately.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah
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How To Treat Left Sided Pain Below Rib Cage?

Hello, Since how long you have this swelling? Please get an Ultrasound Whole abdomen and see a General Surgeon Immediately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah