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Have Pain In The Lower Left Side Of The Ribs

hi my daughter is 12 years old and she has been experiencing some lower left side pain under the ribs. She said it is tender to the touch and hurts. I took her to the doctor about 2 weeks ago,and she is experiencing this pain again. I am concerned. Please help :)
Fri, 2 May 2014
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The pain just lower to ribs might be for two reasons . One was some thing hit her or she got some injury. If yes then it might be a hair line fracture that's paining. Chest strapping or rib belt with some NSAID will do. Other reason might be some sort of gastritis.
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Have Pain In The Lower Left Side Of The Ribs

The pain just lower to ribs might be for two reasons . One was some thing hit her or she got some injury. If yes then it might be a hair line fracture that s paining. Chest strapping or rib belt with some NSAID will do. Other reason might be some sort of gastritis.