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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Rib Cage

my left rib cage recently shifted out to further than my right. im experiencing pain, discomfort due to pressure as well as a weird bump under my skin that moves around on my rib. i hurts to lay down and breathe. what should i do? what could this be?
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
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In my opinion this is rib fracture or dilocation , i recommend an x ray to confirm
you should see an orthopedic doctor

Good Luck
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Rib Cage

In my opinion this is rib fracture or dilocation , i recommend an x ray to confirm you should see an orthopedic doctor Good Luck