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A member asked:

I have severe pain on left side of rib cage w severe bloating.to the point i can't lay on left side while sleeping?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

If you are: That uncomfortable and bloated i would see a gastroenterologist.

Answered 9/1/2018

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Rib Fracture.: Severe pain of rib cage with pressure could possibly be a rib fracture or costochondritis. I would suggest see a doctor to get at least a chest x ray and x ray of ribs on left side.

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Answered 9/1/2018

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