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Lately i've been having a sharp pain in my left ribcage when i inhale. i've had pneumonia twice in the past, but this pain started recently.?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Inflammation: You may have pleuritis -- inflammation of the lining of the lung usually related to pneumonia or tumor - please see your doctor asap!

Dr Hadied and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/24/2013

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Dr. Vasudev Ananthram answered

Pneumonia possible: If you have a fever or cough or feel ill it could be a pneumonia. Also pleurisy, fractured rib caused by fall or coughing and blood clot can also cause such pain. Please talk to your doctor.

Dr Stern agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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A member asked:

Lately i've been having a sharp pain in my left ribcage when i inhale. i've had pneumonia twice in the past, but this pain started recently.?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Dr Hadied and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Vasudev Ananthram answered

Dr Stern agreed

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