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I have a pain exactly in between my chest the ribs hurts even when pressed, there was no physical injury, suffering from last few weeks, what is it?
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Costochondritis: You are describing costochondritis, a form of arthritis/rheumatism. Please see: http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/diseases-conditions/costochondritis/basics/definition/con-20024454. The treatment is to control symptoms with antiinflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen or naproxen.
Answered 6/25/2014
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