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The muscle right under the arm pit on the upper right rib cage hurts , when turning left or right or when touched, started yesterday, what is this?
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Strain: Sounds like the latissimus dorsi is strain. Should get better in 7-10 days. Rest, ice, and antiinflammatories.
Answered 5/26/2016
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