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Protruding Rib Cage. Pain In Heart Area, Painful To Breathe. Related Issues?
My lower left ribcage is jutting out and physically looks bigger with a lump compared to my right one. I ve been reading other articles about this issue and some of them said it was very common I want to know whether is it true or not . Also , sometimes I feel a sudden sharp pain in my heart area and am scared to take another breath as it was too painful . I want to know whether this two issues are related or some sort.
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
Its not common to have a lump in your left ribcage. I dont know who told u its normal. If there is a sharp pain then it may be a pleuritis u suffering from. Please see a doctor to evaluate you further
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