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Pain below left breast at edge of rib cage, radiates to back and pain on rib next to breast?

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Costochondritis: Try ibuprofen or Advil because what you are experiencing sounds like inflammation or strain of the cartilage in your chest bone connecting your ribs. It's called costochonditis.

Answered 9/12/2019

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