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My stomach hurts under my rib cage. possible causes?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends on which--: -side. There are many organs under each side.R=liver, duodenum, hepatic flexure of the colon: L=stomach, pancreas, spleen, splenic flexure of the colon. If it's a significant issue see Ur PCP 4 evaluation.

Answered 2/15/2016

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