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Solar Plex Protruding Out, Sensitive To Touch. What Type Of Doctor One Need To Consult?
My husband complaines about his solar plex protruding out and wonders what the reason maybe, he says it may have a little senstivity to the touch, but no real pain or discomfort he is just worried because it sticks out. Can you recommend the type of doctor we may need to see.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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Dear patient,
Given that the location of the solar plexus corresponds to the epigastrium, the most appropiate physician to see is a gastroenterologist.
Hope that is useful, wish you the best,
Dr. Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic
Given that the location of the solar plexus corresponds to the epigastrium, the most appropiate physician to see is a gastroenterologist.
Hope that is useful, wish you the best,
Dr. Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic
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