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I felt sudden, sharp pain on my lower rib cage sometimes. is this something i should worry about?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Could be: Hard to tell over the internet. Usually, if pain gets worse over time, covers an increasingly large portion of your body, or causes you to worry, should be evaluated by your doctor.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

I felt sudden, sharp pain on my lower rib cage sometimes. is this something i should worry about?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

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