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How To Cure The Condition Of Skuliosis On The Rib?

i have a hard lump on my first rib right where it attaches to my sternum. It isn;t painful, but sometimes it hurts, sort of a aching feeling. It keeps getting bigger. I had it checked out and and a doctor said it was my skuliosis causing my rib to be higher than the other. But im 21 and i never had that lump there before .
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
I don't think it is Scoliosis.
Scoliosis is related to spine, not sternum.
Scoliosis is sideways protrusion of spine. So I don't think your lump near sternum is due to Scoliosis.
In my opinion, you are mostly having costochondritis. It is inflammation of costal cartilage and it can cause swelling.
So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis.
1. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
3. Take anti inflammatory and painkiller drugs.
4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
You will mostly improve with all these in 1-2 weeks. If still not improving then get done ultrasound examination of local part and CT scan to identify the cause of swelling.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How To Cure The Condition Of Skuliosis On The Rib?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. I don t think it is Scoliosis. Scoliosis is related to spine, not sternum. Scoliosis is sideways protrusion of spine. So I don t think your lump near sternum is due to Scoliosis. In my opinion, you are mostly having costochondritis. It is inflammation of costal cartilage and it can cause swelling. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 3. Take anti inflammatory and painkiller drugs. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. You will mostly improve with all these in 1-2 weeks. If still not improving then get done ultrasound examination of local part and CT scan to identify the cause of swelling. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.