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Have Sharp Pain In Rib Cage Causing Breathing Problem. What Could Be The Cause?

have pain in my rib cage but i havnt injured them the pain suddenly came on

the pain is sharp and stabbing it hurts to take a deep breathe or (breathe) i don't know what is causing this should i go to hospital

i have the pain 3-4 hours a day

is it serious if you know what this could be could you let me know asap
Fri, 30 Aug 2013
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Hi, any pain is serious, as it can cause the shock. The cause could be gastric irritation could be due to ulcer, irritant foods, chest infection, or cardiac ischemia.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have E.C.G, Xray chest, gastroscopy etc for confirmation.
Thank you.
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Have Sharp Pain In Rib Cage Causing Breathing Problem. What Could Be The Cause?

Hi, any pain is serious, as it can cause the shock. The cause could be gastric irritation could be due to ulcer, irritant foods, chest infection, or cardiac ischemia. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have E.C.G, Xray chest, gastroscopy etc for confirmation. Thank you.