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A member asked:

What can cause discomfort below the right rib @the bottom between the rib and hip? it feels like something's swollen in there? i also get a lil pain

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Many things: Wide range of causes including gallbladder pain, peptic ulcer, colonic spasms, tumors, nerve compression, hernia, heart problems like angina.. Etc. You need to be checked by a physician with more information.

Answered 3/26/2013

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