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Lower left ribcage pain, its hurts when i yawn or take deep breaths.

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Intercostal neuralgi: Probably muscular pain (intercostal myalgia or neuralgia), possibly constochondritis, maybe pleurisy - have you been ill? Fever? Cough? Generally advil (ibuprofen) is a good treatment for all of the above: helps?

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 11/28/2018

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