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Just returned from the er sudden sharp cramp feel under right breast and rib area, eased off a little but still hurts when move dr says muscle spasm?

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Dr. Stephen Daquino answered

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Intercostal Muscles: Pretty common. Anti-inflamatories, ice, rest. It's usually pretty short lived. If it hurts more when you move and take a deep breath it's likely not cardiac. See your doctor as an outpatient in a few days if it continues.

Answered 7/25/2018

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A member asked:

Just returned from the er sudden sharp cramp feel under right breast and rib area, eased off a little but still hurts when move dr says muscle spasm?

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Dr. Stephen Daquino answered

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