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What could be causing pain near my left rib by my heart?
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Rib pain: May be caused by many things. Injury, inflammation, infection, muscle spasm are some causes. See your healthcare provider to find out the source of the discomfort and psin.
Answered 8/4/2015
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Lots of things... : Heart pain, rib cage pain, muscle pain, lung pain, pinched nerve, breast pain. Go get it checked out by a doctor!
Answered 6/26/2013
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