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I have had weird, random pain under my left rib. it's in a small area, i can pinpoint it. the pain is dull, kind of like an ache, sometimes it is sharper. recently have felt the pain for 2-3days. and now i only feel pressure in the area. i can still feel

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Pain: It sounds like an area of local inflammation which could have been caused by local pressure or movement. It should be self limiting and of no consequence

Answered 1/21/2016

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A member asked:

I have had weird, random pain under my left rib. it's in a small area, i can pinpoint it. the pain is dull, kind of like an ache, sometimes it is sharper. recently have felt the pain for 2-3days. and now i only feel pressure in the area. i can still feel

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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