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I been getting sharp pains on my left side by my rib cage it only last a few seconds but it happen everyday what could it be?

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Dr. Felicia Mata answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

See your MD: It can be from a muscle, stomach, your heart, ..It is better to be sure what's going so call your M.D.

Answered 2/2/2013

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A member asked:

I been getting sharp pains on my left side by my rib cage it only last a few seconds but it happen everyday what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Felicia Mata answered

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