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Stabbing back pain - upper right side extending to the front ribcage. having difficulty in breathing ans lifting objects?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Get evaluation: Please do so immediately. Breathing not exactly an option. If it is your gallbladder, or issue related to your right lung, you are going to want help right now. Please.
Answered 10/4/2016
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CHECK OUT NOW: You at least need a chest x-ray. This could range from nothing to most serious. From muscle spasm to pulmonary embolus to collaspsed lung, to pneumonia.
Answered 9/11/2013
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ER Evaluation Need: You need to be evaluated right away specially if it a new pain.
Answered 9/12/2013
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