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Is There A Way Costochronditis Pain Can Radiate Towards The Back Of The Chest Wall As Well?
Question: I am a 63 year old female with Lupus, Fibro and SEID. I wanted to know if there is a name for costochronditis which occurs in my back ribs, not the front.
Brief Answer:
Radiated pain
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Costochondritis pain usually will be sharp and located on the front chest wall.
It may radiate from the chest area to the back ribs or abdomen to cause back pain or belly pain.
Medicines to reduce inflammation such as ibuprofen or naproxen can be used to treat the pain but since you are having history of ulcers it is better to avoid them.
Apply fentanyl transdermal patch locally to reduce the pain
Regards
DR Monish De
Oncologist
Radiated pain
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Costochondritis pain usually will be sharp and located on the front chest wall.
It may radiate from the chest area to the back ribs or abdomen to cause back pain or belly pain.
Medicines to reduce inflammation such as ibuprofen or naproxen can be used to treat the pain but since you are having history of ulcers it is better to avoid them.
Apply fentanyl transdermal patch locally to reduce the pain
Regards
DR Monish De
Oncologist
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