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2017-12-24 13:50:46
For the past few days, at random, I've been feeling sharp pain around my lower ribcage, near the diaphragm. The pain goes away by holding my breath, or taking a deep one. I do not know what is causing the pain.
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Chest x-ray shud b done immediately..

Answered2017-12-24 13:55:49

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