how to confirm it is costo

[vr25]

I have been suffering from a left side lower rib mild pain. it is in the middle of last bone near the upper abdomen. The doctor says it is costochondritis , an inflammation. My chest x-ray is cleaar, no lungs problem. I have eliminated heart problems also as the ecg and treadmill are negative. My stomach is also fine as per CT scan. But I am unable to confirm that I have costo. My only fear is it should not be some other serious problem. How to confirm that I have costochondritis only? is there any specific test to reveal the inflammation in the rib? Please suggest. Thanks

[johnsmith]

Over tight rib muscles may contribute to the problem you are having.

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When I was told I had Costchondritis (by a breast care nurse) she asked me to lay on the couch and pressed quite firmly on my chest. I almost leaped off the couch with a yell and she said "yes, that's Costochondritis. - Sorry"

It did make me laugh though.

[Ribresection]

I had extreme pain in the same 10th rib but it was a slipping rib. I had to have it taken out because it was slipping under my 9th it did not show up on any imaging. I posted about it on this site. You can google slipping 10th rib.