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I have a pain for two weeks on the backside under my rib cage on the left side. it's a burning feeling it's getting worse?

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Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

Many things: It is difficult to elucidate a cause without being able to see you in in person but neurologic, gastrointestinal and muscuoloskeletal causes are all possible. Pain that increased with deep breaths is indicative of inflammation of your pleural lining.

Answered 12/31/2014

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A member asked:

I have a pain for two weeks on the backside under my rib cage on the left side. it's a burning feeling it's getting worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

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