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I am having pressure on my right side by ribs. some days it is good and some days it is worse. no pain just alotmof pressure. no fall bladder?

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See your doctor: Pressure in the chest anywhere should be evaluated by your primary care physician. A thorough history and physical needs to be done to determine whether it is a minor localized rib issue vs something more serious within your chest cavity (ie lung or heart).

Answered 5/1/2015

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A member asked:

I am having pressure on my right side by ribs. some days it is good and some days it is worse. no pain just alotmof pressure. no fall bladder?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Duvoisin answered

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