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Swollen Rib Cage
my left rib cage and in between my ribs feel swollen, what could it be and should i go to the doctors
Sun, 13 Feb 2011
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Swollen rib cage indicates that you have had an injury in that area or it is due to overwork of muscles- excessive exercise.Do a hot fomentation and apply a local muscle relaxant. Also take oral muscle relaxant with OTC pain killer.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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Swollen rib cage indicates that you have had an injury in that area or it is due to overwork of muscles- excessive exercise.Do a hot fomentation and apply a local muscle relaxant. Also take oral muscle relaxant with OTC pain killer.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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