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I tried to vomit a tummy bug up to get rid of it, and this was on a empty stomach. i got a vivid pain under my lower right side of my ribcage. why?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

If it was just: Transient, then it is probably just due to a spasm in your diaphragm. If it remained for any significant amount of time, i would recommend seeing a physician.

Answered 3/3/2014

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A member asked:

I tried to vomit a tummy bug up to get rid of it, and this was on a empty stomach. i got a vivid pain under my lower right side of my ribcage. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kent answered

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