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Age 16 and i have discomfort near left ribs mostly after eating. doesnt decrease appetite. is this just gas or strained cartiliage from golf? concern?
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Probable spr/strain: Probably a spr/strain. Try rest, over the counter Ibuprofen and if it does not go away, see the doc. Good luck.
Answered 6/25/2014
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