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I keep having pain on my right side when lying on it or take a deep breath. pain lessens when i stand or sit up. kinda worried! what could it be?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Different causes : Side pain has many causes ranging from benign muscle sprain to infections, kidney stones and constipation. The accompaning symptoms will help. In narrowing the differentials.

Answered 6/20/2013

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A member asked:

I keep having pain on my right side when lying on it or take a deep breath. pain lessens when i stand or sit up. kinda worried! what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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