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How can i get chest wall pain to go away?

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Chest pain: The cause of chest wall pain informs the treatment choice for the pain. Your doctor can evaluate the situation and recommend the treatment.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Find the cause: Then avoid or treat the symptom. Musculoskeletal: rest, ice, stretching ribs- be sure no fractures or lesions.

Answered 6/8/2013

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