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Today i had a very intense sharp pain right under my ribcage on the right side of my body. it lasted for 2 minutes. on a pain scale it felt like 9/10?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: There are a number of possibilities. Although you are young, the sudden onset of severe right upper quadrant pain that then goes away is consistent with gallstones, although again there are multiple other potential causes. Don't hesitate to be seen for a detailed exam.

Answered 10/27/2015

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