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I have this pain in upper l quadrant under my rib cage and it's a stabbing pain that comes and goes.. what is it?

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Could Be Stomach: It's worth having this checked by a medical practitioner. Most commonly it is stomach pain related to acid in the stomach or reflux up the swallowing tube. Get it examined . You may need an acid lowering medication or even a look down inside your stomach through a scope.

Answered 6/14/2013

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