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What causes Costochondritis?

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Costochrondritis is an inflammation of the rib cage that can cause great discomfort. The two most common etiologies are: trauma and a viral infection.
IT HURTS look it up online im pretty positive that i have this it could either be and injury or a infection. I still dont beileve i should see a doctor but i should knowing that and infection could spread!! c

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