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is it normal..costochondral junction??

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sarra1
sarra1

I feel my costochondral junctions of the first ribs.. tender and rounded!!

is it normal to feel it rounded?!

and tender only when I press

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  • paul20298
    paul20298 sarra1

    Posted

    The costochondrial junctions are rounded and appear smooth and knobby. The enlargement of the costochondrial junctions stimulates that seen in rickets. Costochondritis can cause chest pain and tenderness. If tenderness is not painful then it’s ok. But if it gives you pain, then you need to consult with your doctor. This pain can worsen with particular posture such as lying down, physical activity, deep breathing, coughing and sneezing. You may also find it soothing to regularly apply heat to the painful area – for example, using a cloth that has been warmed with hot water.

    NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen can also help control the pain and swelling. Costochondritis can improve on its own after few weeks, although it sometimes last for several months or more. The condition is not life-threatening and does not lead to any permanent problems.

  • sarra1
    sarra1

    Posted

    thanks very much
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    Light sarra1

    Posted

    Wow! Thank you Paul...!

    I have had this on and off for years. I only feel it at night, after lying down for a long time.

    It has never been bad enough to bother me too much, but I never knew what it was.

    Years ago I went to check it out, with x-rays and so on. It was described as being  an inflammation of the muscle between the ribs, "probably the result of some minor accident."

    I hadn't had any "minor accident"... but since nothing of any significance showed up, I just lived with it. Luckily for me, as soon as I get up, the pain goes away.

    Funnily, I noticed it had come back just a few days ago after being absent for at least a year.

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