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I have extremely sharp pain in right side under rib cage and goes down to my hip bone also is going into my back. started from back a few days ago.

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Pinched nerve: This could represent a pinched nerve in the lower thoracic spine. Alternatively, the pain could be coming from your gallbladder, or some other abdominal pathology. I would recommend seeing a physician for further evaluation.

Answered 5/14/2015

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