Loyall, KY
A 17-year-old female asked:
I have a really bad sharp pain behind my left rib cage every time i take a deep breath it hurts?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Gregory Harveyanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 40 years experience
Chest pain: Recommend you get a chest x-ray with rib x-rays to look at your lungs as well as the bones.
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