10 Symptoms of Costochondritis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Tenderness
There are different types of pain. Some are sharp while others are dull. Some are deep while others are felt on the surface. Another type of pain is tenderness, which is a kind of soreness that gets a lot worse whenever it is touched. None are pleasant, although they can vary considerably in severity.
If you have costochondritis, you are likely to find that the area around the joints of the ribs is very sore to the touch. This is particularly the area at the front of the rib cage where the ribs meet with the sternum. Patients will try to prevent anything from touching this area, but this is easier said than done.
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