
Does Costochondritis Cause Pain In The Back ?

Question: does costochondritis cause pain in the back ?
Brief Answer:
Costochondritis can cause significant pain in the back.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Costochondritis can cause significant pain in the back.
I recommend to treat the pain with noninflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 40 mg three times a day.
I also recommend to use a noninflammatory cream for local application such as Voltaren cream.
I suggest to use warm compresses for temporarily relief.
Gentle stretching exercises may also be helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Costochondritis can cause significant pain in the back.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Costochondritis can cause significant pain in the back.
I recommend to treat the pain with noninflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 40 mg three times a day.
I also recommend to use a noninflammatory cream for local application such as Voltaren cream.
I suggest to use warm compresses for temporarily relief.
Gentle stretching exercises may also be helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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