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Husband has pain under lining of ribs, bit like trapped wind. appears more when led down. irritable and needs rubbing. what could it be?

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Dr. Vakas Sial answered

Nerve irritation: He may have irritation of the nerves that run under the ribs. Also he may pleurisy or pleuritic pain.

Dr Callaghan agreed

Answered 12/9/2015

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