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Pain in lower right side (below ribs) 3 days, diagnosis of muscle strain. fever yesterday evening, ct suggested. fever gone for 16 hours - ct still needed?
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Not enuf info: This is purely a clinical decision and one which must be made by the doctor trying to diagnose your condition. Frankly would need more history and a physical exam before I would entertain doing a CT. Best wishes and hope this clears up soon.
Answered 3/12/2020
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