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A 27-year-old female asked:

Pain on right side of back directly below rib cage. occurs when i press horizontally across that area & sometimes when i lay on my right side. causes?

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 60 years experience

Right sided pain: The pain can either be due to gall bladder disease or your liver.

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