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What Causes Swelling On The Left Side Up To The Rib Cage?

Thanks on my left side i have a small swelling about 2to3 inch long and it is sore it is like a vain it is have way up my rib cage, i have had vains in my fingers burst when i pick up some heavy things with more presser on one finger than the others? so i dont know if it is the same? regards graham
Fri, 9 Dec 2016
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yes it could be the same thing
i recommend you see a vascularity doctor to help identify the problem
Good Luck
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What Causes Swelling On The Left Side Up To The Rib Cage?

yes it could be the same thing i recommend you see a vascularity doctor to help identify the problem Good Luck