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Lower rib cage pain both right and left side

Lower rib cage pain both right and left side

It started when I didn't eat lunch for 3 days and the pain began in my stomach area. After taking a prolesec, my stomach pain went away but my lower left rib cage started hurting. I can not sleep on my left side because there is discomfort. It has been a week and now the pain is on the right side as well. I've made an appointment for the doctor but I'm not sure if this should be addressed sooner. Do I have an ulcer?
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Maybe an ulcer. Get a ultrasound of the abdomen done and the gallbladder checked out.
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