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Discomfort on right hand side of ribs in line straight down from armpit and just below bra line when sitting. had noticeable for about two weeks.
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Chest wall pain: There is a nerve called the lateral cutaneous nerve of chest. It runs along the path you describe. This would be an explanation of your symptoms.
Answered 7/13/2016
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