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A member asked:

Constant pain behind my lower right rib in the back feels internal, any idea what it could be.

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Dr. David Nelson answered

Gallbladder: it is probably your gallbladder. See your doctor and get checked out.

Dr Foster agreed

Answered 10/25/2014

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