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Hi, for the past 3 months or so i've been having rib cage pain in the back that wakes me up after 5-6 hours of sleep.matress changes haven't helped?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Rib cage pain: May be related to gastritis, reflux, gallbladder or depending on age pancreas (tumor). Would follow up with doctor /urgent care for CT/ sonogram.

Answered 1/5/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, for the past 3 months or so i've been having rib cage pain in the back that wakes me up after 5-6 hours of sleep.matress changes haven't helped?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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