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I ve got a sharp pain on the left side under my rib cage, it come and goes, and it hurts a lot when i breath in deeply or after i ate, what can i do?

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Dr. Tariq Niazi answered

See your Family Doc,: To be evaluated, investigated ; treated properly. Good luck and best wishes for the new year.

Answered 12/31/2013

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A member asked:

I ve got a sharp pain on the left side under my rib cage, it come and goes, and it hurts a lot when i breath in deeply or after i ate, what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tariq Niazi answered

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