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I have a pain right under my left breast, what could that be? it hurts when i laugh, twist, or clear my throat

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Strain: This is likely and irritation to one of your intercostal muscles. These are the small muscles that connect one rib to another and cause helps your chest to breath. These get stretched with each of the activities you speak about.

Answered 10/22/2020

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