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I've got a shape pain under my right rib cage, i can feel it most when i sneeze or twist a certain way. could it be a muscle?

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Yes it could: Yes, it could be a muscle pain. However, if it persists, start looking for other possible causes, including a lumbar disc irrigating the nerve root, or even a less likely urine back flow (reflux) to the kidney.

Answered 6/10/2014

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