- Male
- 33 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've been having this pain on the lower left side of my rib for quite a while now, and it's gotten to the point where I can't even touch it. I'm worried it might be something to do with my bones or maybe something going on with my internal organs. How can I figure out what's causing this?
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USG abdomen and chest x-ray
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