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Back rib cage pain

2016-07-29 01:51:37
Recently from few days I am facing a severe pain at my left side of rib cage from behind. It is making me difficult to move and turn. Two days have been passed but no change. I have started sleeping in very soft bed, is this may the cause of pain?? Plz help.
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Hello..... Sleep in hard bed and see if pain persists or not.... Compression of ribs may cause temporary pain... It goes off in one or two days don't worry... If it persists more than a week get an X-ray and consult orthopedic surgeon in nearest hospital......

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