Costochondritis, or Tietze’s syndrome, is another common cause of rib cage pain. This condition involves inflammation of the cartilage in the rib cage that joins the upper ribs to the sternum ...
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With fractures, tenderness is usually very localized. Your ribs may hurt when touched on or near the injured area. Symptoms may include swelling along with pain. Costochondritis is an inflammatory ...