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Sharp pain in my lower left side when i breath in. below the lower tip of my left rib. just randomly started out of nowhere. hurts morewhenibreathdeep?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

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Sounds like slipped: Rib. See an osteopathic physician or a physical therapist if the problem persists. Try swimming or hanging on the pull-up bar while taking deep breaths. May help.

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Answered 10/17/2013

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A member asked:

Sharp pain in my lower left side when i breath in. below the lower tip of my left rib. just randomly started out of nowhere. hurts morewhenibreathdeep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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