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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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Dr. Michael Bolesta answered

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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A member asked:

Left lower rib area in intense pain when coughing/sitting up/rolling over. worth a hospital visit? advil (ibuprofen) does nothing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Bolesta answered

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