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What could be causing burning, sharp pain on left side of rib cage under the breast with slight swelling palpitable under skin. i felt as if someone had poked me in the rib cage 3 nights ago but no one had. pain has gotten longer in duration & stronger &
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Shingles : Shingles is a very common cause of this pain and should be tested for there is a vacination to help prevent against shingle as well.
Answered 7/5/2017
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