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Help please! could biliary colic cause pain on the left rib cage too?

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Not likely: The dermatome and nerve supply is rightsided. Hence it is unlikely related. Associated hyperacidity, muscle spasm, or unrelated skeletal pain may cause it.

Answered 11/21/2013

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