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Why is the bottom of my right rib cage having stabbing pains. i try to lay down but it hurts too bad. hurts when i breathe, cough, sneeze etc.

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See below:: This could be either due to rib fracture(s), or pleurisy from a variety of causes. You need to have yourself checked out by your doctor urgently.

Answered 8/7/2014

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