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What Causes Tightness Between My Ribs?
Right in the middle of my chest where my ribs meet it feels like the two sides are getting pressed together too hard. I dont know why. The pain is completely random as I wasn t doing anything. It isn t a throbbing soreness or anything, but when I move in certain ways especially when I bring my shoulders forward , the spot about 6 inches below the center of my collar bone feels like two bones are being squeezed to tightly together.
Wed, 29 Jun 2016
hi
Hope this msg finds u in good health.
i have gone through your complaints and under stand ur concern.
i guess u have costochondritis which means swelling and inflammation of sternum and rib joint.
u need to get an chest xray done to find out whats wrong.
start on analgesics and anti inflammatory tablets rest and physiotherapy.
nothing to worry about.
hope your question has been answered. if u have any follow up queries, feel free to consult me anytime.
thanks Take care god bless
Hope this msg finds u in good health.
i have gone through your complaints and under stand ur concern.
i guess u have costochondritis which means swelling and inflammation of sternum and rib joint.
u need to get an chest xray done to find out whats wrong.
start on analgesics and anti inflammatory tablets rest and physiotherapy.
nothing to worry about.
hope your question has been answered. if u have any follow up queries, feel free to consult me anytime.
thanks Take care god bless
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