Costochondritis refers to inflammation of the area of the cartilage that acts as the connecting medium between a rib and the breastbone in the human body. This area is known as the costochondral joint.
The main symptom that occurs when the costochondral joint inflames is a localized pain in the chest region. This pain is usually accompanied by a tenderness in the region of the upper ribs. However, chest pain and tenderness could be caused by other conditions too.
The pain caused by costochondritis mostly occurs on the left side of the breastbone. The pain aggravates with deep breaths or any other movements of the trunk, and lessens with decreased movement and slow breathing. The pain may be felt in one or multiple ribs, and it may radiate to the back or the abdominal region.
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