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A member asked:

Got pain in the right side of my chest after playing tennis and some of the ribs are slightly inflamed which i can feel by touching..is it serious?

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Costochondritis: Is what it sounds like. Take it easy, take some Advil (ibuprofen) if not contraindicated. Warm baths , can use Ben gay type products....

Dr Clay agreed

Answered 3/8/2015

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