Grayslake, IL
A 38-year-old female asked:
what causes dull burning pain in the xyphoid area and to the right of it in rib cage area? pcp says heart ok.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Marvin Ott answered
Emergency Medicine 20 years experience
Costochondritis: is inflammation of the cartilage where the ribs attach to the sternum. It can cause pain you described, which is usually make worse with movement or breathing. Hope this helps!
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