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When i breathe in deeply, i feel back and chest pains. what could be the cause?

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Inspiratory chest pa: There are several possibilities. Intercostal muscle inflammation or rib fracture and/or costochondritis are three musculoskeletal possibilities. Inflammation of the pleura and/or pericardium and two other possibilities. There are more. See your doctor for evaluation.

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Answered 12/17/2015

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