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Have had pain inside my left ribs, for over 5 weeks: no injury, not sore to touch. no bruising. pain is worse when i lay on my left side. ?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Rib series x-Ray: Rib series, x-ray would be helpful.

Dr Zirvi agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

Have had pain inside my left ribs, for over 5 weeks: no injury, not sore to touch. no bruising. pain is worse when i lay on my left side. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Dr Zirvi agreed

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