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Pulled oblique?pain under right lower ribcage.hurt while loosening lugnuts during tire change.tender to touch.hurts to twist.

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Strained muscle: Your description sounds like a strained muscle. Ice, rest, and anti-inflammatory meds should be curative.

Answered 10/22/2012

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