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Left lower rib area in intense pain when coughing/sitting up/rolling over. worth a hospital visit? advil (ibuprofen) does nothing.
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See someone: Try your primary doctor first. If you do not have one, an urgent care center can assess you. A hospital er is another option.
Answered 2/18/2013
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