Suggest Remedy For Pain Caused By Costochondritis

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2015

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Question : I AM IN SO MUCH PAIN WITH COSOCHONDRITIS WHAT CAN I TAKE TO HEIP ME

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Do following things for better symptomatic relief.
1. Start painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs.
2. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
4. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
You will mostly improve in 1 week with all these.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar