The inflammation of the cartilage present in the rib cage is called costochondritis. This inflammation results in pain in the upper or middle rib area, which can radiate to the back or abdomen. The causes include chest trauma, respiratory infections, and physical strain.
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I am having sternal pain on performing push-ups. Can you please help?
Query: Hi doctor, When I do push-ups, I feel a sudden pain. It just started two to three days of me doing push-ups. It is like a light pain in my sternum, but it does not feel like a muscle strain. This pain gets worse with more push-ups. After a couple of days of doing high amounts of push-ups, just one p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The most common cause of sternum pain is a condition called costochondritis. This occurs when the cartilage that connects your ribs to your sternum becomes inflamed. Symptoms of costochondritis include sharp pains or aches on the side o... Read Full »