A member asked:

I woke up this morning with a stitch like pain through the right side of my ribs wich worsens when i breath in deep, pain also tracels over my shouler?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Many tests done: Sharp shooting pains in the rib cage may be due to pinching of the intercostal nerve. A deep breath often accentuates it. If there is tenderness on touching the rib cage i would recommend a spot xray of that rib area. Pinching of these intercostal nerves tend to come and go and are a nuisance rather than a serious problem. Your physician can advise you.

Answered 4/27/2016

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