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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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ashok Mehta answered

Get X-ray of chest: Did you have any injury, cough, fever or trouble breathing ?

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Michio Abe answered

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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A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ashok Mehta answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Dr. Michio Abe answered

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