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A member asked:

My ribs have a dull pain all the time, but when i take a deep breath, i have a sharp pain in my ribs. ?

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See your doctor: Rib pain in a young person can be due to exertion such as running or weight lifting. It can also be due to inflammation in your chest cartilage called 'costochondritis.' However, if it has only recently started, and you're short of breath, it can represent lung infections, pneumonia or blood clot in your lung. Please see your doctor to have it evaluated.

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Answered 10/26/2016

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Dr. answered

Rib pain: Rib pain can be caused because of various reasons. This include injury, sprain , costochondritis, and pleuritis . See your doctor for review.

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