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What Causes Pain Under Left Rib Cage?
Not sure if it is my spleen, but I have pain in my lower back, side, and oblique, all under my left rib cage. Only hurts when I cough or sneeze, otherwise it just feels like a sore muscle, usually when laying on couch. Feel nothing when standing or walking.
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Sat, 31 May 2014
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It could be pain.Do not worry about it.if the cough is persistent you may have infection and need to start antibiotics.if you get relief from cough then pain will slowly regress.
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It could be pain.Do not worry about it.if the cough is persistent you may have infection and need to start antibiotics.if you get relief from cough then pain will slowly regress.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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