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?

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Dr. Gregory Harveyanswered

Orthopedic Surgery 38 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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