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16 y.o. fem sharp pain when taking deep breath in upper middle back between shoulder blade & spine. hurts to bend. chest x ray & ecg normal no injury?

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Dr. Alexios Apazidis answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Costochondritis: In your age group the most common cause would be viral inflammation of the Cartlidge in the rib cage. It is very common and can cause a very severe and sharp pain. Is the area tender when you push on it as well as painful when you breathe? Treatment would include Motrin and application of ice pack.

Answered 5/30/2016

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