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What would cause intermittent throbbing pain behind left rib cage, not the actual ribs...no injuries?
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Muscles: Probably muscle spasms. Try heat, massage, rest, stretching antiinflammatories. If that doesn't help after one week, see doctor.
Answered 5/24/2018
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