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Lately i've had dull achy pains under my left breast in my rib cage along with coughing. few days ago, i had two sharp sudden pains in the same area. ?
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Probably inflammatio: Could be just flu with viral inflammation of rib cartilage (costochondritis) and related to cough. However, if history of smoking or breast disease/cancer visit your pcp. Assuming first issue use cough suppressants and nsaids for the inflammation
Answered 4/9/2015
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