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Dull ache around floating ribs and ache between the upper part of shoulder blades. all blood/liver tests are normal. what can this be?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

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Gall Bladder?: The location of the pain sounds very much like where gall bladder pain comes. Have you had an ultrasound looking for gall bladder disease or gallstones?

Answered 8/26/2014

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A member asked:

Dull ache around floating ribs and ache between the upper part of shoulder blades. all blood/liver tests are normal. what can this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

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