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Sometimes when i take a deep breath ill get a sharp pain in my rib cage it's hurts really bad almost were i don't wanna take any more deep breaths?

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Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Hmmm: If you are having shorteness of breath then go to a doctor right away. If not then may be costo chronditis. Try Ibuprofen for a few days and if not improved go see a physician.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Sometimes when i take a deep breath ill get a sharp pain in my rib cage it's hurts really bad almost were i don't wanna take any more deep breaths?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

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