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Hello i have a sharp pain that comes and goes right under my right side of breast. underneath. it comes and goes. i have to stop what i am doing.

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Rib cage: Sharp,shooting pains in the rib cage area under the breast may be due to a pinched intercostal nerve which runs between two ribs and is aggravated or brought on by a deep breath usually. Gall bladder or right lung problems also can produce discomfort in that area. See your Physician if symptoms persist.

Answered 9/29/2016

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