Leslie Y. asked
I have a firm abdominal mass on the front upper left side of my abdomen that has been there for about 3 weeks. It causes discomfort but no pain. My General Practitioner is unsure of its nature. What could it be and what should I do?
April 29th, 2023
Amy S. answered
The firm abdominal mass could be due to several possibilities, including a lipoma (a fat cyst), fibr...
April 29th, 2023
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