I'm experiencing some tenderness when I press on my rib just below the nipple, and it started yesterday evening. It's only tender when touched. Should I be concerned about this?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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if pain persists on right side of the chest would be due to gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease .If the pain persists on the left chest it would be due to heart related issues like myocardial infarction , pericardial effusion ,taponade etc ,.better an ecg,cardiac markers is advised

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I'm experiencing some tenderness when I press on my rib just below the nipple, and it started yesterday evening. It's only tender when touched. Should I be concerned about this?

if pain persists on right side of the chest would be due to gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease .If the pain persists on the left chest it would be due to heart related issues like myocardial infarction , pericardial effusion ,taponade etc ,.better an ecg,cardiac markers is advised

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