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Pain when i take a deep breath or stretch in back ribs. now ribs are completely sore to touch and ache. what is it ?
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Many causes: In the right clinical context, pain with deep breathing can signify inflammation in the lining surrounding your lungs. Alternatively, inflammation of the muscles, bones or cartilage around your ribs could be the culprit.
Answered 12/26/2015
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