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I'm having chest pains when i stretch it whilst yawning. it started a few days ago.

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Dr. Timothy Beck answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Musculoskeletal: Sounds like you have inflammation between your ribs that often will hurt if they are stretched. Try ibuprofen or naproxen for several days 7-10 as prescribed on the bottle. If no relief you may need to be examined.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/11/2015

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