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Muscle pain in lower left rib cage
I am having severe pain in lower left rib cage area and i feel little swelling in muscle too. I consulted with a doctor and i was told it should be muscle pain and it would be fine in few days. Its been a week, still no relief.
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Make sure you did not have an impact due to direct hit at the painful spot
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