The difference between costochondritis and hepatic pain lies in the location, form, and sensation of the pain when touched. 1. Location: chondromalacia pain is located in the cartilage of the ribs, where inflammation occurs, triggering pain in the superficial parts of the manifestation, while the pain in the liver area is located in the deeper parts of the lower rib arch, in most cases, it is transmitted from the abdomen. 2. Form: In most cases, costochondritis is characterized by patchy, pinprick-like pain, and localized dull pain in the liver area. 3. Feeling when touching: the pain of costochondritis will be aggravated when touching, pressing or moving, but the pain in the liver area will not be aggravated when touching, pressing or localized activities. When the body appears uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner for relevant examinations, to clarify the cause of the disease, as soon as possible to carry out targeted treatment, to avoid aggravation of the condition.