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Horrible pain in ribs below left breast wraps around to.back pain when coughing or breathing deep. can lay down on back or left side can't bend over?
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Shingles?: Could be shingles, pleurisy (inflammation in the lining of the lung), muscle spasm between the ribs, pneumonia, sprain / strain of the ribs. You need to see your doctor to find the right diagnosis and get treatment.
Answered 1/16/2015
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See your doctor: Any pain described as "horrible" should be evaluated.
Answered 1/16/2015
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