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Im tender to the touch, on my left side under my ribs in the middle area. what does this mean. ?
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Should see your PCP: Pa in your upper left abdomen under your ribs can have a variety of causes. Some of these causes may be treated at home, but other causes may be life-threatening. For this reason, it’s important that you contact your doctor if your pain is unexplained, persistent, or severe — Spectrum of illlness /D/D includes Heart Attack, IBS, trapped gas, Pericarditis, Angina, GERD, IBD, Ulcer ,Pancreatitis .
Answered 1/3/2019
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