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I'm having a dull ache that comes and goes in upper right side of chest under rib cage. (near liver) it started yesterday. could it be my liver?
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Liver: Unlikely liver pain, more likely strain of ribs or chest muscles. Try rest and ice to area and it should resolve in 3 days, iF not seek medical evaluation
Answered 3/7/2015
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