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What is it if you have symptoms of costochondritis that lasts only for a few minutes? i've heard that costocondritis lasts longer.

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Dr. Grant Linnell answered

Specializes in Radiology

Not costal: Typical costo chondritic pain does not come and go as you describe. Another cause such as musculoskeletal pain or simply chest wall or pleuritic pain would be more likely.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/22/2013

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