Having Costochondritis

[HackGame]

For months, I’ve been feeling my rib cage bones swelling in pain. It wasn’t too bad until today, the left side of my chest starts to hurt badly. When I try to walk, breathe deeply, or even moving my body.
I can’t be certain for the causes, because it’s very scary to know if it’s either of them:
- Gum disease for a few years.
- It could be stress, because I’ve been panicking about my teeth.
- My body composition. Currently my body for some reason started to become skinnier. However, my belly fat is still the same.

I’m very worried to see the cause of the diagnosis. Any opinions?

[AMomentofClarity]

You’re 16, posting on here weekly about all sorts of illnesses, often which are statistically impossible at your age.

Why don’t you discuss some mental health treatment with your parents?

[Ethansmom]

I am going through a about of this right now. Have you tried using heat, motrin, and resting? That's what my doctor told me. I'm sick and have been so tense that i even feel it it my chest!