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What Causes Pressure Under The Rib Cage On The Right Side?
Hello, could you please tell me what might possibly be wrong. I feel internal pressure under the ribs on my lower right side. Between the ribs, below the breastbone, there is a heaviness. My gall bladder has been removed, I am a 50 year old female. It is uncomfortable but not painfull. Any ideas?
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
it can be related to gall blader removal. presently it can be costo condritis or fibrositis take xray and consult pulmunologist for clinical local examination and advise on treatment
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