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I was diagnosed with tietze last year, which was severe. It has since come back again this month. The main thing this time is I find it very hard to breathe - like an elephant sitting on my chest, is this normal or something to see the doctor about? thank you
Get your CT scan of thorax done to confirm your diagnosis. give hot fomentation, take over the counter painkillers ,take proper vitamin D supplements and apply any diclofenac gel.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver
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Suggest Remedy For Tietze
Hello, Get your CT scan of thorax done to confirm your diagnosis. give hot fomentation, take over the counter painkillers ,take proper vitamin D supplements and apply any diclofenac gel. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver