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Tight aching rib cage muscles front and back when walking fast. i think i have costochondritis but this is a new symptom. does this cause those sx?

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Dr. Gabriel Niles answered

Chest wall pain: if you do, indeed, have costochondritis, then this could explain your pain. usually this pain is only in the front along your breast bone and edges of ribs. it could also be pleuritis.

Dr Hellman agreed

Answered 10/24/2016

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A member asked:

Tight aching rib cage muscles front and back when walking fast. i think i have costochondritis but this is a new symptom. does this cause those sx?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gabriel Niles answered

Dr Hellman agreed

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