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I have had a pain above my right rib for the last week. pain comes and goes when i'm lifting. do you think i pulled a muscle?
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You could have but: This can be the diagnosis but consider other causes too. You need to see your physican as it could be a rib problem, rib fracture or internal lung problem. You may need imaging, X-ray or other.
Answered 7/25/2016
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