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Cause Of Pain Under Ribs Causing Discomfort?

Last night I started having a stinging and a needle pain which it burns like feeling in my right side under my breast in my ribs. What could this be? Its is an annoying pain and at other times it s really painful. I havent fallen either. Never mind I didnt know I had to Pay for this to be answered!
Thu, 30 Mar 2017
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Hello,
It sounds like you may be getting shingles. That can start out as pain then a rash develops. It would be good for you to see a doctor since antiviral medications may shorten the course of the outbreak and lessen the pain.
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Cause Of Pain Under Ribs Causing Discomfort?

Hello, It sounds like you may be getting shingles. That can start out as pain then a rash develops. It would be good for you to see a doctor since antiviral medications may shorten the course of the outbreak and lessen the pain. Regards