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What could be causing pain on my left side up near my ribcage ?comes and goes all the time. has got worse in the last month. pain radiates into my bac

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: It sounds like a rib cage pain but then the radiation to the back may point to a spine problem. Consult your doctor or an orthopedist. In the meanwhile, try ice pack or heating pad +/- NSAID to see these measures help.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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