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My pressure is in the lower left rib cage that goes around my back?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Need to see your: Doctor. The pain may be due to heart problem, pending herpes zoster, musculo-skeletal issues and perhaps other issues. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an evaluation.

Answered 2/3/2014

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