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Lower back side of rib cage is painful when pressed and gives sagging sensation when lying down. it's been going on for a few weeks now. what could it be?
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Get X-ray of chest: Did you have any injury, cough, fever or trouble breathing ?
Answered 10/23/2017
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Lower ribcage pain: It could be due to a rib fracture or a kidney stone. Anyhow, you would need to be evaluated by a doctor to find out what it is.
Answered 4/25/2012
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