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2nd day with a cold & cough having sharp pains on my side under my left ribs when i cough. no primary care doctor right now should i go to hospital?
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Cough: may be time to pick a new doctor or go to an urgent care in the morning, doesn't sound like you need to go to the ER tonight unless you get short of breath or have high fevers.
Answered 12/19/2015
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Yes if the pain : is getting worse please go to the hospital to get examined
Answered 11/18/2014
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