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I have an acutely sharp pain under left rib cage, but closer to where the sternum meets when i breath in, for over 24 hours now, what could it be?
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See below: This mosst likely represents costochondritis, an inflammation of the rib joint. If it persists, see your doctor.
Answered 5/15/2018
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