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I am having very sharp pains in my abdomen on the right side that are worse when i breathe or move. sitting up straight helps. ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

ER: never ignore right sided abdominal pain- go to the ER NOW!

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 9/5/2014

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