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Why do my sides hurt when i take a deep breath/yawn?

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Dr. John Kim answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Rib injury?: possibly rib injury or muscle strain along ribs.

Answered 6/9/2015

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Dr. answered

Possible rib injury: Its possible you have sprained your ribs , you can try pain killers and see physiotherapist.

Answered 10/26/2016

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