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I feel pain in my right second intercostal space. what could be the cause pls?

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Intercostal myalgia/: You have an irriation of the muscle between your ribs. Use advil or aleve (naproxen) as needed. Avoid tight restrictive clothing, no heavy lifting or bending. Biofreeze is an excellnet product for external use.

Answered 4/3/2014

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