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For the past 3 weeks i have had pain on my right side where my ribs are. no external bruising or difficulty breathing with this. very sensitive.
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Benign but see doc: Tenderness near the sternum is typically due to inflammation of cartilage- especially in your age group. Try topical anti inflammatory. However it is better if u see a provider to confirm. May be you need to treated with NSAID, if other things are ruled out.
Answered 4/4/2016
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