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  2. Costochondritis - Wikipedia

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    Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome or costosternal syndrome, is a benign inflammation of the upper costochondral (rib to cartilage) and sternocostal (cartilage to sternum) joints. 90% of patients are affected in multiple ribs on a single side, typically at the 2nd to 5th ribs. [1] Chest pain, the primary symptom of ...

  3. Iliocostal friction syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Iliocostal friction syndrome, also known as costoiliac impingement syndrome, is a condition in which the costal margin comes in contact with the iliac crest.The condition presents as low back pain which may radiate to other surrounding areas as a result of irritated nerve, tendon, and muscle structures.

  4. Slipping rib syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Slipping rib syndrome (SRS) is a condition in which the interchondral ligaments are weakened or disrupted and have increased laxity, causing the costal cartilage tips to subluxate (partially dislocate). This results in pain or discomfort due to pinched or irritated intercostal nerves, straining of the intercostal muscles, and inflammation.

  5. What's the Deal With That Pain Under My Right Ribcage ... - AOL

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    "Rib injury or fracture—trauma to the ribs causing pain—or costochondritis, which is inflammation of the cartilage connecting ribs to the breastbone, can cause pain," Dr. Cutler says.

  6. Is right rib pain a sign of something serious? When to call ...

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    Right rib pain could be caused by a problem with the ribs themselves, the muscles or the organs beneath them. The key is to look at your medical history, other symptoms and the severity or ...

  7. Twelfth rib syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Twelfth rib syndrome, also known as rib tip syndrome, is a painful condition that occurs as a result of highly mobile floating ribs.It commonly presents as pain that may be felt in the lower back or lower abdominal region as a result of the 11th or 12th mobile rib irritating the surrounding tissues and nervous systems.

  8. Precordial catch syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Treatment is usually via reassurance, as the pain generally resolves without any specific treatment. Occasionally it goes away after a couple of breaths. [1] The pain is agitated by expansion and contraction of the chest. Taking a deep breath and allowing the rib cage to fully expand can relieve the pain, however it will feel unpleasant initially.

  9. Tietze syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The condition is characterized by tenderness and painful swelling of the anterior (front) chest wall at the costochondral (rib to cartilage), sternocostal (cartilage to sternum), or sternoclavicular (clavicle to sternum) junctions. Tietze syndrome affects the true ribs and has a predilection for the 2nd and 3rd ribs, commonly affecting only a ...