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I feel like something is bulging below my ribs on my right side. it only happens when i use the recliner at home. what can it be?

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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

Ribs: Looks like a normal variation in the anatomy. It won't hurt to get it checked out with your doctor.

Answered 8/29/2013

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