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I keep getting a sharp pain in my chest and upper right ribs every time i bend over. what could be the cause of this?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Musculoskletal pain.: Costochondritis and intercostal neuritis can do this. See your doctor.

Dr Goebel agreed

Answered 9/22/2014

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