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When i run a hand across my ribs it really hurts. why is this?

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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

YOUR RIBS ARE: Either strained, bruised or this is a skin deep proble, so see your doc at your earliest convenience.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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