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I have a sharp pain under my left rib cage. it has gotten worse and is followed with movement. if i stand up it usually goes away also sever acidreflx?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam: Get an xray and abdominal ultrasound at your local ER: you may have pleuritis or a splenic flexure syndrome- must be evaluated.

Answered 9/6/2014

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A member asked:

I have a sharp pain under my left rib cage. it has gotten worse and is followed with movement. if i stand up it usually goes away also sever acidreflx?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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