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Why am i extremely sore in the front part of my right ribs? it really hurts when you touch or put pressure in that area... for approximately 2 months.

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Anterior rib pain: Pain or tenderness to palpation usually anteriorly, affect multiple ribs usually 5th to 7th, worsened with coughing, deep breathing, or physical activity .Costochondritis may be treated with physical therapy or with nonsteroidal medication .The symptoms are usually self limited. Severe form with pain and swelling named tietze syndrome. Many other causes of chest pain can occur.

Answered 1/21/2014

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