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What is causing the painless "purring" sensation in my left rib cage? anxiety?
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No,,, most likely: always qualified... rib cage "purring", etc... needs primary care evaluation first. Anxiety can be effectively diagnosed and cared for by primary care and it is wise to have immediately treatable other possible causes looked at first.
Answered 3/30/2015
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