Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Pain under the left rib cage is common, and several health conditions can cause it. Discomfort in this area can range from mild to severe and may occur with other ...

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.

Then, along comes Tietze’s Syndrome (Costochondritis) With an unknown cause and a dangerous area of pain potentially, the physician must rule out or in musculoskeletal causes as well such as ...