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I have pain in the middle of my rib cage and it gets worse when i press down on it. what could be causing this?
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Costochondritis?: Could be costochondritis, which is an inflammation of the cartilage in your rib cage. If it persists, you should err on the side of caution and see your doctor.
Answered 4/26/2016
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