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I am 6 weeks. i am having severe pain in my lower left ribs. it hurts to cough or sneeze or breathe deep and when i sleep on that side. what is this?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam: Get off the computer and go to get an actual examination. This sounds like a possible lung infection or inflammation

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/6/2015

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A member asked:

I am 6 weeks. i am having severe pain in my lower left ribs. it hurts to cough or sneeze or breathe deep and when i sleep on that side. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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