Whats under the left breast right above rib?

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Katielyn

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Hi, every now and then, I get what feels like a pulled muscle or heaviness so to speak and notice that when I sneeze or cough, it's tender a bit. I get this from time to time but don't know what it is. when I twist one way or the other, it hurts a little in the back on the same side. I have been sneezing more than usual and I just can't figure out what it is. Any one know? I can press on the part of the rib that is closest to the sternum which also seems a bit tender. :dizzy:
 
Costochondritis (swelling of a rib or the cartilage around the ribs/sternum).


Or does it hurt when you breathe in? (pleurisy)


Costo should go away on it's own in a few days. If you're getting it frequently you might want to strengthen your arm muscles - weak arms mean you're pulling with your chest/back muscles everytime you lift something heavy.
 
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