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Can pleurisy cause your ribs to be sore? diangosis with pleurisy and my ribs are actually sore to the touch. part of the pleurisy or something different ?
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Pleurisy: This is all very normal. Of course your ribs will feel pained when you are this sick.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Possible : Sore ribs is not a common symptom of pleurisy, please consult your doctor. http://patient.info/health/pleurisy-leaflet
Answered 10/23/2016
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