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Could lactose intolerance be the problem for a pain in my left side under my ribs?

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Hard to tell: The gas could cause your pain, however, see your doctor and get evaluated for other causes. If it is caused by lactose intolerance, your symptoms should resolve on a strict lactose free diet.

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Answered 9/23/2016

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