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HomeHealth QueryGeneral Physician/ Internal MedicineI've got this sudden sharp pain in my left rib whe...
  • Female
  • 29 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've got this sudden sharp pain in my left rib when I breathe in, and it started while I was just sitting at my desk at work. It's been half a day, and it hasn't gone away. I can't take a full deep breath. Do you think this will just go away on its own, or should I be worried?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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Ecg and x-ray chest is advised to the patient.

Answered 04/07/2025

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