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Hi, since i ate today around 1 i've felt a pressure pain on the right side of my stomach , a little under the rib cage. it's not too painful but still?

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Could be: Symptoms of gall bladder disease (cholangitis) and or stones. Common in females of child bearing age, after eating and in the area you describe. If it persists, i would check with your family doc.

Answered 10/4/2016

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