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Pain and Numbness in Rib Cage
Posted: 06-30-06 01:59am

What causes numbness? What also cause the rib cage to hurt underneath your breast on the left side?


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Posted: 08-08-07 07:12am

Given your age, weight and pre-existing conditions pain beneath the breasts on the left side could be a heart problem. I recommend you visit your GP to check the blood pressure, blood cholesterol and sugar levels, as well as request an ECG exam.




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