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A member asked:

Upper back pain (skin fells sore) rib cage pain on both sides but more noticeable on front lower left ribs. what could it be?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Lots: This could be lots of things. See your doctor for evaluation.

Answered 9/16/2016

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