A member asked:

I am 60 yrs old. im having high bp problem along with joint pain and ulcer in stomach and kidney stones. from few days i am having pain under my left breast on the bone. its not a very sharp pain but still felt. what is it about ?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

If the pain can be elicited by pushing down with your finger and the location is close to the breast bone, it is called costochondral pain due to the inflammation of the joint connecting the rib and the cartilage (costochondritis). It is benign, you can take Tylenol if needed for pain.

Answered 8/8/2021

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