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Have a pain in my right side,mid ribcage.feels like a muscle strain or bruised rib but feels swollen.hurts when sleep on side or take deep breath.
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Pleurisy?: This is an area of inflammation in the lining around the lung. Usually doesn't last more than several minutes. If persistent, sounds like it would be reasonable to see your primary care doctor for a proper evaluation. Hope this helps!
Answered 9/1/2020
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