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What does it mean when you get sharp pains in your right side of your ribs?

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Paraesthesia: Please consult your doctor to get evaluation for these paraesthesia. There are multiple reasons for it to happen and it is beyond the capacity to explain it here on the forum. You will surely get clear answer and treatment options from your physician, after a thorough examination. Good luck !

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Answered 6/23/2015

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