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Sharp pain on left side just under neath bottom of rib. hurts worse when laying down. what could it be? it's been of and on for a few months!

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Dr. Mary Esther Carlin answered

Something intraabdom: Could be something within your abdomen. See your doctor or a gastroenterologist. Would be best to go when you have the pain. Will likely need some laboratory tests and/or x-rays/imaging studies.

Answered 7/15/2013

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A member asked:

Sharp pain on left side just under neath bottom of rib. hurts worse when laying down. what could it be? it's been of and on for a few months!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary Esther Carlin answered

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