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Numbness in left rib cage?
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Nerve problem: Possibilities: pinched nerve in back, bulging disc, early (pre-rash) shingles, traumatic neuropraxia (bruised nerve) , tumor, heart attack, other. It's worth seeing a physician about. Go to er immediately for any chest pain.
Answered 9/3/2020
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Thoracic radiculopat: Numbness is typically a neurological symptom. There are multiple potential causes. If you get a pinched nerve in the thoracic area it can cause similar symptoms, this is called a thoracic radiculopathy. An MRI of the thoracic spine can be used to look for nerve impingement.
Answered 10/31/2020
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