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what is this ?

i keep getting sharp pains below my ribs in the higher part of my stomache and the pain is really bad what could this be ?
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On the left, can be an issue with your pancreas. On the right, is often an issue with the gall bladder. Anytime pain is incredibly sever see a doctor. I had pancreatitis in December and it felt like a very sharp pain under my left breast and sometimes shooting down the side. There was a lot of discomfort involved as well, it felt like I was swelling underneath my skin on that side.
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1433517 tn?1283441290
So does it last long?  Is it quite painful?
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hey i dont really know the answer but ive had pain below my rib on the left and its quite concerning it could just be indigestion
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1433517 tn?1283441290
Is it in the middle of your chest, below your breasts?   If so, have you had your gallbladder looked at?  You might have gallstones which can cause quite a bit of pain.
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