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I have numbness under my right rib cage that comes and goes, no pain in the area. should i be concerned?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Nerve injury: this could be an effect on the nerve in that area. It could be injured, it could be medically involved, but your best way to figure this out is to see a neurologist

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/6/2019

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A member asked:

I have numbness under my right rib cage that comes and goes, no pain in the area. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

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