A 40-year-old female asked:
could pain of intercostals (back rib cage left side) be caused by or indicate an issue/condition of lungs? like pleurisy, infection or otherwise?
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Dr. Kaleyathodi Bhat answered
52 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Intercostal pain: Yes, it can be infection, strain, or injury.
Answered on Jan 5, 2019
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