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Started out feeling like a side ache for the first day. then i got sharp pains when breathing in my lower left rib cage area. hurts to lay on sides.?
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See your physician.: What you are describing sounds like pain related to the muscles or bones of the ribs, which resolves with rest and over the counter pain medication. But i recommend seeing your physician who can do a full history and physical exam to make sure there is a not a different specific cause that needs attention.
Answered 10/12/2017
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