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One of the last ribs on my ribcage, it's on the right side of my body. i'm not sure what's causing it. at first for a day but not recently. the rib curves up toward my spine, so close to there.
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Ans: This is your floating rib. Need a better history. Do you have any trauma. Best thing to do is see your doctor for an examination
Answered 9/2/2015
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