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Male: bloating, hard knot on right side below ribs, discomfort, hard to breath. what could it be?

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Gall bladder: You may be having a gall bladder attack or irritation of the intestines or a muscle in the wall of your stomach. Please consider seeing your health care provider if it persists or worsens.

Answered 10/19/2014

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