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Why does my left side of my body hurt? it's under my chest area, ribs.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

List of possible: reasons is too long to entertain. If problem becomes chronic than medical evaluation would be appropriate. Take care.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 11/11/2014

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