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I have pain in my lower right rib cage on my back. its much worse when lay down. ?

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Pain: The pain can be coming from muscle, intestines, kidney stones, bones, ovaries or bladder... Go to a doctor to get checked out more thoroughly.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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