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Sharp pain when i poke upwards under my right rib. no pain otherwise but painful to poke underneath right side of ribs?

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Dr. Sanjeev Mall answered

Musculoskeletal pain: most likely its musculoskeletal pain see your pcp for more accurate diagnosis

Answered 11/8/2015

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