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I have been having a sharp pain just below my ribcage just after running for 2-5 minutes and sometimes after i walk for a long time.
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Probable spasm: Probable a muscle spasm involving diaphragm and attachment to ribs. Start slow with activity and stretch and over training period things should settle.
Answered 12/3/2014
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