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What causes constant pain behind left rib cage that seems to radiate to left shoulder blade?
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Rib pain: More than likely muscular in nature.
Answered 9/7/2015
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See below: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor. Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you.
Answered 7/15/2018
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