I've been having pain on the left side of my rib cage for about a week and just today I noticed there's an indent there. Should I be worried about this or is it something that will heal on its own? It's kind of freaking me out and I'm not sure what to do.

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Ecg and chest x-ray pa view is advised to the patient.

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