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What Causes Severe Pain In The Left Rib Cage During Pregnancy?

Hi iam 8 weeks pregnant today and have been having this throbbing pain under my left rib it goes and comes like every min or so... it is not a sharp pain but a nagging ache what could this be? I have a doc app... in two days should i wait or go to the ER???
Wed, 31 Aug 2022
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hello,

Throbbing pain under ribs could be due to infection. I suggest you to get ultrasound abdomen.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Left Rib Cage During Pregnancy?

Hello, Throbbing pain under ribs could be due to infection. I suggest you to get ultrasound abdomen. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist