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Painful spasms and twisting pain directly under left ribcage on bending. i have a hiatal hernia..any relation?
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Spasms: Probably not related to your hiatal hernia but definitely in need of attention by your doctor. If there is a long wait period to see the doctor please go to the nearest Emergency Room.
Answered 2/4/2015
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