Why Does My Rib Breastbone Hurt?
Rib cage pain includes any pain or discomfort in the area of the ribs.
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Alternative Names
Pain - rib cage
Considerations
With a broken rib, the pain gets worse when bending and twisting the body. Such movement does not cause the pain in those who have
Common Causes
- Bruised, cracked, or fractured rib
- Inflammation of cartilage near the breastbone (
costochondritis ) Osteoporosis - Pleurisy (the pain is worse when...
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