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Over the last couple of days i have been getting a sharp pain on my left side starting in my back and working round to my rib cage. it can get so seve?
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Answered 5/31/2017
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? Muscle pull: Most probably a muscle pull in your back extending into your ribs, rest, topical pain killers, or even tablets to control the pain, warm compresses would help too. If all doesn't work, see your doctor, good luck
Answered 11/28/2017
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