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Can a hernia be located in the rib cage area?

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No, not likely: Unless you had previously had major trauma in the area causing fractures or if you had prior surgery in the area, otherwise hernias do not form in that area. A physical exam with a doctor would identify a hernia if present.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/7/2014

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