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Painful edge of left rib cage below sternum. feels like there's some pressure; deep breaths, bending, & moving are uncomfortable. tender to touch.

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pain location: gives the likely etiology. Cannot say in your case without an exam but, tender to touch, on the outside, implies a musculo-skeletal condition

Answered 10/7/2015

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Costochondritis: Many of these symptoms together can point to costochondritis, a benign inflammation of the bone and cartilage of the rib cage. It can be treated with limiting exertion, anti-inflammatories and warm compress. Less likely, there can be more serious concerns. Should you have difficulty breathing, inappropriate sweating, or leg pain or swelling, seek out immediate medical attention.

Answered 2/12/2016

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are some ...: What you described most likely resulted from some irritation to your regional muscles, joints, or nerves. To confirm such, please collect & bring the detailed info on the onset, degree, duration, interval, evolution, progress, & resolution of these pains and their potentially related discomforts over time to Doc for analysis + physicals + tests as needed so to deduce Dx for Rx / care / counseling

Answered 10/7/2015

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