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I have a pain in my breastbone which is also around in the top of my ribs both sides what could it be ?
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Possible costochondr: You ust be examined and have your chest palpated by your physician. This may be an inflammation of the chest wall or rib cartilages. You may need a chest xray for further evaluation.
Answered 2/17/2015
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