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A sudden bone appeared between my ribcage, causing pain while unhaling, or taking a deep breath or pressed.plz advice?

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Dr. Nir Hus answered

New bones: New bones don't just appear. It might be due to a traumatic injury or something that you did not appreciate before. Anyhow, I would recommend a chest X-ray and followUp with your primary Dr.

Answered 10/28/2014

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