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A member asked:
What would make my ribs hurt? when my bf lays his arm across me it causes pain and i have to move his arm lower so he isn't touching my rib cage.
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Musculoskeletal,..: In the rib cage, there are muscles, cartilage as well as bone. Injury to any of these structures could cause pain when touched. For example, you could have muscle strain/sprain, cartilage inflammation, bone bruise or fracture. Have you been coughing lately? If this pain persists, see your doctor for diagnosis.
Answered 1/30/2014
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