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What causes intermittent pain in left breast and ribs below breast? on and off for 45 minutes. ribs just below breast are tender if pressed. cardiac?
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Cardiac not likely: If you can reproduce the pain by pressing on the ribs, then it's likely not cardiac but rather coming from the bone, cartilage and soft tissue in that area. Did you exercise recently using muscles in that area? Did you sleep on that side? It might be traumatic or just inflammatory (random). Alternate ice / heat to the area and consider anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen with food for 1-2 days.
Answered 11/2/2014
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Description: Consistent with constochondritis however evaluation is necessary especially if not relieved with OTC analgesics or accompanied with SOB or dizziness
Answered 11/2/2014
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