HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain

my chest has been hurting for the past 3 days. it is not a constant pain, but a pain that comes and goes. each day the pain increases in frequency. it hurts in the middle of my sternum. i have not noticed any food or drink, any position of laying, standing or sitting, any time of the day that will cause it to happen or be worse.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query.As you having a chest pain in middle of chest you should rule out a cardiac cause of it by doing an ECG and a chest X ray if needed.If that is clear and you have a chest pain with pain on palpation over rib area it is most likely Costochondritis.For that in my patients i treat with anti inflammatory gels of diclofenac or nimusulide for local application.Those who have more pain i prescribe the oral tablets of same also.If no improvement after this then i recommend local injection of corticosteroids or anesthetics.Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further query.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Precordial catch syndrome


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query.As you having a chest pain in middle of chest you should rule out a cardiac cause of it by doing an ECG and a chest X ray if needed.If that is clear and you have a chest pain with pain on palpation over rib area it is most likely Costochondritis.For that in my patients i treat with anti inflammatory gels of diclofenac or nimusulide for local application.Those who have more pain i prescribe the oral tablets of same also.If no improvement after this then i recommend local injection of corticosteroids or anesthetics.Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.