Pain on lowest left rib near sternum...chest xray normal...only hurts when pressed or lay on stomach... what is this?

Musculoskeletal: This sounds like a soft tissue or musculoskeletal injury. Make sure you are seen and examined by a physician.

Costochondritis: Musculoskeletal injury or inflammation involving rib or muscle can cause pain. Anterior rib inflammation or costochondritis is viral. Bruises from physical activity can cause pain. Chest radiographs are usually negative. Inflammation of lining of lungs pleuritis mimics rib pain. Costochondritis usually subsides on own. Dx of costochondritis is by physical examination. See physician, .