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Light pain underneath my left ribcage. only feel it when i move into certain positions or touch it. should i go to hospital or is regular doctor ok?

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Dr. Mark Galland answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Primary Care: Going to your primary care physician is where i would start unless your symptoms become progressively worse. In that case i would go to an urgent care or er.

Dr Ihle agreed

Answered 9/17/2013

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A member asked:

Light pain underneath my left ribcage. only feel it when i move into certain positions or touch it. should i go to hospital or is regular doctor ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Galland answered

Dr Ihle agreed

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