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I have pain in my chest/tenderness when i touch a spot on the ribs, right side under sternum sort of. clear chest xray 4weeks ago?been there for weeks
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Possibilities....: You may be describing costochondritis. This is inflammation of the cartilage of the chest wall and is typically painful to touch. This would not be visible on a chest x-ray. This can be diagnosed by your family doctor. Treatment is usually prescribing anti-inflammatory agents until symptoms subside. So, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. This can improve fairly quickly with treatment.
Answered 9/29/2016
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