A member asked:

A few days ago, i had two sharp sudden pains under my left breast in my rib cage. since then, the same area has been achy and sometimes throbs when i lay on it, but not all the time. i've had a low grade fever and dry coughs. the achyness spread to my low

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Sudden pain in your: rib cage may indicate pleurisy, infection or clots. Due to your cough and fever, you need to see a physician either at the Urgent Care, ER or doctors office as soon as possible for a thorough history, exam and xrays. Get well.

Answered 4/12/2015

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