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I am having moderate side discomfort near my lower left rib cage. it gets sore when i bend, walk, cough and breathe. ?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Sounds muscles: Muscle sprain of your chest/abdominal wall can cause this, warm compresses and pain killers, unless contraindicated, if no improvement see your doctor, good luck

Answered 10/30/2018

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A member asked:

I am having moderate side discomfort near my lower left rib cage. it gets sore when i bend, walk, cough and breathe. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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