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Right side under ribs hurts when i take a deep breath or lay on my left side?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Need: Examination and possible CXR. Considerations include injury like rib fracture or infections

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/29/2017

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