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Pain under rib cage, above navel when breathing in or laughing.

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Epigastric hernia.: Have it checked to make sure that it is not incarcerated as soon as possible.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 5/21/2015

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