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How do i stop the pain in my left lower rib?

Q: how do i stop the pain in my left lower rib?

: Pain in the left lower rib could be related to many conditions in that general area. Treatment depends on the source of the pain: stomach issues like ulcers or gastritis, enlarged spleen or ruptured spleen, colon disease like diverticulitis, lung disease like pneumonia, and muscle and bone injuries like strains and fractures.

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Pain in the left lower rib could be related to many conditions in that general area. Treatment depends on the source of the pain: stomach issues like ulcers or gastritis, enlarged spleen or ruptured spleen, colon disease like diverticulitis, lung disease like pneumonia, and muscle and bone injuries like strains and fractures.

Answered 4/15/2023

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How do i stop the pain in my left lower rib?

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Dr. Samuel Galima answered

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