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What Causes Sharp Pains In The Lower Left Rib While Breathing?

I have been having sharp pains in the lower left rib for over three years now and they could last for 5 to 10 mins and they disappear . But today I was woken up by these pains and whenever I tried to breath deeply they became so painfull and this time they lasted for 5 hours and they disappeared. What could be the problem?
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this is pleurisity ( inflamation of pleural membrane ) i recommend an x ray to rule out pneumothorax or effusion
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What Causes Sharp Pains In The Lower Left Rib While Breathing?

this is pleurisity ( inflamation of pleural membrane ) i recommend an x ray to rule out pneumothorax or effusion Good Luck