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A 29-year-old female asked:

I keep getting stabbing pains in the left hand side of my stomach when i cough or laugh it hurts more it does go away for a few days n then comes back?

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Dr. Stevan Cordasanswered

Internal Medicine 59 years experience

Laughing : If it comes that way it is usually a twisted rib but occasionally there is a small crack. It's best to check it out.

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