A 37-year-old female asked:
how do i get rid of a right side ache under my rib cage that hurts when breathe in or try to stand up straight? it woke me up! sharp pain.
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
37 years experience Family Medicine
See your doctor: Pain that severe needs to be worked up by your doctor in person. He/she will listen to you, perform an examination and possibly order some tests to see what's wrong with you.
Answered on Feb 6, 2019
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