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I'm having moderate to severe pains in my left side under my ribs when i take deep breaths and yawn. food makes me gag. what can be the cause of this?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Difficult to say: To investigate this, you need to see your physician in person. You need a physical exam as well as probably some additional studies.

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

I'm having moderate to severe pains in my left side under my ribs when i take deep breaths and yawn. food makes me gag. what can be the cause of this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

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