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How can you determine the difference between muscle or cartilidge pain vs liver or gallbladder pain? have heard can feel liver pain under ribs ?
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A good history: There are some different nuances with each type of pain. If you speak with your doctor, between a good history and a physical exam, your doctor can usually figure it out. An ultrasound or some blood tests may be helpful as well.
Answered 9/19/2017
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