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What Can Cause Pain From The Back, Down To The Left Side Of The Rib Cage While Taking A Deep Breath?
for about a week, pain in my back starting at about the cravical area down to the left side to the rib area. When I try to take a deep breath it hurts more and I have to breath less deeply. I am not aware of having injured myself, no falls.I m a 75 year old female
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
Hi,
The pain on taking a deep breath is suggestive of a muscle spasm. Hot compress and local muscle relaxant gel can help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
The pain on taking a deep breath is suggestive of a muscle spasm. Hot compress and local muscle relaxant gel can help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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