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Suggest Treatment For Costochondritis In A Teenager?
My daughter is 16. She has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, sinus tachachardia, chronic costas chondritis, glucose intolerance, and low vitamin D. She takes levothryoxine, sulindac and metformin daily. She has struggled with chest pain for 4 years. She has seen cardiologists and general physicians. Is a rheumatologist the next step? She needs to get off these drugs and be able to be a normal teen that is not in pain all the time. Have you ever heard of a kid with this costas chondritis that cannot be cured?
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, she should take calcium and vitamin d 3 supplements as she is having deficiency of these.
Deficiency if calcium and vitamin d 3 is common cause for chronic costochondritis.
So first start calcium and vitamin d 3 supplements.
Tell her to follow below mentioned lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid sudden jerky movements.
4. Apply ice packs on affected areas.
Don't worry, she will be alright with all these. No need to consult rheumatologist.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, she should take calcium and vitamin d 3 supplements as she is having deficiency of these.
Deficiency if calcium and vitamin d 3 is common cause for chronic costochondritis.
So first start calcium and vitamin d 3 supplements.
Tell her to follow below mentioned lifestyle modifications for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid sudden jerky movements.
4. Apply ice packs on affected areas.
Don't worry, she will be alright with all these. No need to consult rheumatologist.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.
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