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I have pulling pain under right rib cage?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: Multiple potential causes, from superficial causes such as a pulled muscle, costochondritis , etc. Or a deeper cause which can include problems with the liver, lung, or fall bladder. I would not hesitate to be seen.

Dr Cress and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/9/2019

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