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Bruising pain by my rib cage and back with a red blotchy rash?

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Could be shingles: A painful red rash from shingles typically occurs in one dermatome and only on one side. The red blotches look like little blisters. See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

Answered 12/7/2019

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Bruising pain by my rib cage and back with a red blotchy rash?

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