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What does it mean when you have discomfort below your left rib cage?

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Dr. Tariq Niazi answered

Something wrong with: Stomach, spleen or kidney; or with a muscle strain, or a rib (bony) injury, or a pinched nerve in the back with pain radiating to the side. See your pcp for it.

Dr Balin agreed

Answered 10/23/2013

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A member asked:

What does it mean when you have discomfort below your left rib cage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tariq Niazi answered

Dr Balin agreed

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