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My whole left rib cage hurts, I have a hard time talking ...

Sent to Health Experts October 28 2005 at 4:24 AM
   

My whole left rib cage hurts, I have a hard time talking deep breaths it hurts so baddo you know what this is?

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October 28 2005 at 4:47 AM (22 minutes and 6 seconds later)
         
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If there is a history of trauma it could be a rib fracture, if not it could be pleurisy (inflammation of the tissue covering the lungs due to an infection). If it is at the back then it could be a kidney infection too.
The bottom line acording to me is that if it hurts real bad, it is NOT good news, you need to be seen by a doc ASAP. I would consider going to the ER for help,

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Dr. Gupta


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