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What Does Pain In Rib Cage While Breathing Indicate?

I had surgery on back 2wks ago and now it hurts when I breathe move or yawn it s around my rib cage neck and back I have fibromyalgia ckd stenosis osteopenia and both types of arthritis which is inherited even my children have it I ve had it since childhood but now the pain just trying to breath or yawn or even move is unbearable I m now spitting up blood what can I do as I m stuck in bed most of the time but I do get up and walk around Help
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Hello,

I suggest you to talk with your doctor or to see your surgeon to evaluate you closely. Pain is normal in such a situation and you can take painkillers for this.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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What Does Pain In Rib Cage While Breathing Indicate?

Hello, I suggest you to talk with your doctor or to see your surgeon to evaluate you closely. Pain is normal in such a situation and you can take painkillers for this. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist