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Burning, stabbing pain behind left breast, in left rib cage, upper left back. over a week now. slightly worse when i inhale.

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Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Examination: It sounds like rib pain, but you should get an examination for final determination. A Doctor of Osteopathic medicine or Chiropractic medicine can diagnose and treat that condition.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/16/2017

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A member asked:

Burning, stabbing pain behind left breast, in left rib cage, upper left back. over a week now. slightly worse when i inhale.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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