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Woke up with severe pain under my rib cage and lower abdomen and is very tender to the touch. it hurts to do anything but sit still. what could it be?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Pain under the rib: cage and lower abdomen should be thoroughly evaluated. Please see your primary care doctor as soon as possible.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 10/16/2015

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