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I have a knot under my left rib cage, shortness of breath, bruising and pain. what can this be?
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Knot: Without examining it, difficult to diagnose. You need physical examination. Obtain physician consultation.
Answered 12/22/2017
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Costochondritis: With the limited information provided - it seems like muskuloskeletal pain. If you have any cardiac risk factors (DM, active smoker, metabolic syndrome, strong FHx
Answered 4/3/2016
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