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A member asked:

I have sharp stabbing pain in my lower right ribs that radiates to my back, up a little and around to the other side a little.

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

It could be: several things such as gallbladder problem, pulled muscle, kidney stone, gas, etc. See your doctor.

Dr Brand agreed

Answered 5/21/2015

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