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I get a small sharp kind of pain on my left side it feels like right under my rib. doesn't feel like gas. hurts a lot. what could it be?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Pain under rib: Irritated nerve, muscular? If it is not associated with any other symptoms and lasts only short intervals, then I would not be too concerned.

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I get a small sharp kind of pain on my left side it feels like right under my rib. doesn't feel like gas. hurts a lot. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

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