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What Is The Treatment For Costochondritis?

I am Zehara, 32 yeare old, 64 Kg and I have been suffereing from chest pain and diagnosed for costochondritis before six mounths and were positive. some time the pain go and back especially when I took Depo injection. Now I start thinking about the contraceptive I took in parallel has some thing to do with the costochondritis I am suffering from. Dear doctor, is my suscpect is correct? if so what should I do?
Tue, 7 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, your suspicion is right. Contraceptive pills can actually worsen costochondritis. These pills can cause hormonal imbalance and this inturn cause worsening of inflammation.
So better to stop contraceptive pills and start barrier contraception like vaginal condom, male condom etc.
Also follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis.
1. Avoid movements causing pain.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
4. Take painkiller like ibuprofen.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Is The Treatment For Costochondritis?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, your suspicion is right. Contraceptive pills can actually worsen costochondritis. These pills can cause hormonal imbalance and this inturn cause worsening of inflammation. So better to stop contraceptive pills and start barrier contraception like vaginal condom, male condom etc. Also follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Take painkiller like ibuprofen. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.