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I have pains in my left rib cage when i breath in, and just under my arm pit. i've also had an aching pain in my left arm and it hurts my ribs to lean?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

See a doctor: You need to be examined and may need imaging studies to work this problem out accurately. Hope this recedes quickly and is nothing too serious.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 4/7/2013

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A member asked:

I have pains in my left rib cage when i breath in, and just under my arm pit. i've also had an aching pain in my left arm and it hurts my ribs to lean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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