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I feel pain in my spine and ribs when i breath deep. what is the problem ?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

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Hard to tell: Better to get examined. It may be musculoskeletal pain which may go away with otc anti inflammatory medications. If the pain occurring in spine as well, it could be due to a pinched nerve or arthritis.

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I feel pain in my spine and ribs when i breath deep. what is the problem ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

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