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Doctor said i had costochondritis but i have been having pain for 3 weeks now especially when i go out. when i walk it feels as if i have a tight stomach and ribs. one of my ribs has also started to become bigger than the other. i cannot eat as well?

Q: doctor said i had costochondritis but i have been having pain for 3 weeks now especially when i go out. when i walk it feels as if i have a tight stomach and ribs. one of my ribs has also started to become bigger than the other. i cannot eat as well?

: Does it hurt when u press on it. If so almost certainly chondrites. But I canno examine you. Your body is talking to you. Listen and take good notes and share with your Dr and the 2 of you can discuss.

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Does it hurt when u press on it. If so almost certainly chondrites. But I canno examine you. Your body is talking to you. Listen and take good notes and share with your Dr and the 2 of you can discuss.

Answered 8/5/2021

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A member asked:

Doctor said i had costochondritis but i have been having pain for 3 weeks now especially when i go out. when i walk it feels as if i have a tight stomach and ribs. one of my ribs has also started to become bigger than the other. i cannot eat as well?

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