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I've been having sharp shooting pains below my rib cage for 3 days now, should i go see my go?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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GOOD IDEA: Many organs there. On the right=liver, gall bladder, duodenum ; hepatic flexure of the colon. Mid=stomach, duodenum, ; left = spleen, stomach, pancreas, splenic flexure of the colon. So there are many possible problems that can b possible. A hands on exam ; proper labs r needed 2 make a diagnosis.

Dr Rothschild agreed

Answered 2/2/2014

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A member asked:

I've been having sharp shooting pains below my rib cage for 3 days now, should i go see my go?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Dr Rothschild agreed

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