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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Ribs Caused By Costochondritis
Question: What can i take for
Costochondritis has flammed up, under my left rib. Feels like clicking everytime i take deep breath- seems to flare up when i sit at desk all day.
What can i do for pain
Costochondritis has flammed up, under my left rib. Feels like clicking everytime i take deep breath- seems to flare up when i sit at desk all day.
What can i do for pain
Brief Answer:
USE RIB BELT TO PREVENT GETTING PAIN
Detailed Answer:
Hey Alisonfenley
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
If the job you do,needs sitting at the desk all day,then costochondritis pain can flare up definitely.
for immediate relief ,you can take analgesic,anti inflammatory tablets.
local gel /sprays with hot fomentation can work.
But ,these are temporary measures and the cause of costochondritis needs to be found out. You are still very young and should not be having this.
Regarding precautions,Using a rib belt around the affected ribs will provide much of a relief to you. You need to wear it during work, and remove it when you sleep.
avoid sitting in the same position for long time.
Instead try changing positions,or do simple stretching exercises every hourly,whenever you get time.
I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries.
Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
In future,you can contact me DIRECTLY on - http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-mahaveer-patil/71222
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USE RIB BELT TO PREVENT GETTING PAIN
Detailed Answer:
Hey Alisonfenley
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
If the job you do,needs sitting at the desk all day,then costochondritis pain can flare up definitely.
for immediate relief ,you can take analgesic,anti inflammatory tablets.
local gel /sprays with hot fomentation can work.
But ,these are temporary measures and the cause of costochondritis needs to be found out. You are still very young and should not be having this.
Regarding precautions,Using a rib belt around the affected ribs will provide much of a relief to you. You need to wear it during work, and remove it when you sleep.
avoid sitting in the same position for long time.
Instead try changing positions,or do simple stretching exercises every hourly,whenever you get time.
I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries.
Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
In future,you can contact me DIRECTLY on - http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-mahaveer-patil/71222
- If you were satisfied and happy with my answer ,PLEASE RATE THIS ANSWER AND LEAVE YOUR SINCERE FEEDBACK .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you.
How do i go about finding out what is causing it?
Over the past 2.5years i have seen several different drs about the pain.
Nobody has been able to formally diagnose me.
X ray clear, ultra sound clear, blood tests ok, so all i have had done is they press on my rib where it hurts and. Thats it
How do i go about finding out what is causing it?
Over the past 2.5years i have seen several different drs about the pain.
Nobody has been able to formally diagnose me.
X ray clear, ultra sound clear, blood tests ok, so all i have had done is they press on my rib where it hurts and. Thats it
Brief Answer:
need an ct or mri
Detailed Answer:
Hi Alisonfenley
Welcome back
Well, Xray and ultrasound mostly wont show any soft tissue pathology. Ideally a CT scan or Am MRI of that part will be better to show all the details related to the bone,cartilage and all the soft tissues.
If possible, do get these investigations done so that we can find out whats causing it and thereby cure it completely.
do let me know when the reports are done or drop your e-mail id here, so that i shall give you a reminder for the same.
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion. Wish you a good health.Have a great day : )
Take care,God bless.
YOUR RATING FOR THIS ANSWER MATTERS A LOT AND WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.
need an ct or mri
Detailed Answer:
Hi Alisonfenley
Welcome back
Well, Xray and ultrasound mostly wont show any soft tissue pathology. Ideally a CT scan or Am MRI of that part will be better to show all the details related to the bone,cartilage and all the soft tissues.
If possible, do get these investigations done so that we can find out whats causing it and thereby cure it completely.
do let me know when the reports are done or drop your e-mail id here, so that i shall give you a reminder for the same.
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion. Wish you a good health.Have a great day : )
Take care,God bless.
YOUR RATING FOR THIS ANSWER MATTERS A LOT AND WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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