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My husband has a stabbing pain on the right side under his ribs. any ideas?
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Many possibilities: Depending on the answer to several questions it could be gallbladder related, liver issue, lung issue (pneumonia, pneumothorax), kidney stone, trapped bowel gas, constipation, among other possibilities.
Answered 2/12/2016
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