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My ribs really hurt when i breathe, or do anything. i can't get to sleep at night because i am in so much pain. what could be wrong?
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Get examined: Possibilities include pleurisy/inflammation of the lining of the lungs from bronchitis, pneumonia, infection, or other causes- muscle strain, rib pain, heart condition, pulmonary embolism/clot. I'd recommend a spirometry, chest xray and ekg. Hope you feel better!
Answered 4/18/2013
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