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Diagnosed with costochondritis can it effect ribs in back or generally localized to front? back ribs more sore than front no known cause
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It effect the front: Part of the ribs, but the pain could extend to the back.
Answered 9/15/2016
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Yes it can: Costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone, or sternum. The condition causes localized chest pain that you can reproduce by pushing on the cartilage in the front of your ribcage. Costochondritis is a relatively harmless condition and usually goes away without treatment. The cause is usually unknown.
Answered 9/15/2016
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