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What does it mean when you get constant pressure under your ribs?

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Rib pressure: Something is wrong under there. Gall bladder, cancer, liver failure, or most likely you have been using some muscles there you have not been using much.

Answered 7/20/2017

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What does it mean when you get constant pressure under your ribs?

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