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I have pectus excavatum and 3-4 fused ribs on my left side. i get unbearable pain to where it hurts to breath. any ideas to what's going on?

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See your doctor: Such pain is not normal. It may or may not be related to the pectus excavatum or ribs. See your doctor. If you cannot catch your breath, you should go to urgent care or an emergency room.

Dr Tibayan agreed

Answered 5/5/2014

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