Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome, is the inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage. Chest pain near the sternum (breastbone) is the primary symptom. It is sometimes severe ...
In some cases, both are involved. Many conditions other than a floating rib can cause rib pain, including inflammation, infection, and injury. An injury to the ribs can cause bruising or fracture, ...
Eating too much sugar can contribute to inflammation and lead to chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) diseases, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD ...
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