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My husband has pain behind his lowest rib on the right side

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Options: Could be gi, appendix, gallbladder, rib irritation, lung irritation. I would monitor symptoms and see what makes worse, better, duration, frequency. Any progressing symptoms i would see doc fit eval.

Answered 11/25/2012

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