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Sharp pains under left breast and left rib cage, it hurts when i breath deeply and when i would try to move the pain got worse?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam: get a chest x-ray and a physical exam, Avoid underwire bras and use OTC Advil or Aleve (naproxen) for pain, if not allergic to these products.

Answered 2/5/2016

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A member asked:

Sharp pains under left breast and left rib cage, it hurts when i breath deeply and when i would try to move the pain got worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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