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What Causes Pain On Left Side Of Chest To Arm And Neck?

good day. I am 37 yrs old, 72kg. I have this pain on the left side of my upper chest that spreads to my back as well as to my upper arm. Sometimes also to my neck. Seen my dr, he says i'm suffering from condylitis. What is condilitis? Is it curable? What medication should be used?
Fri, 9 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Condylitis is an inflammation of the cartilage (rib in case of the chest) giving rise to pain of chest with referred pain to arm and neck. It is totally curable.

• Use alternate application of ice and heating pad every 6 hourly over the most painful part of the chest, arm; only ice over the neck region.
• Avoid weight lifting or strenuous activities.
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents as Nimesulide, Ibuprofen, Tramadol hydrochloride work excellently, should be taken with prescription from the doctor in suggested doses only.
• Deep breathing exercises, other light exercises of the neck, back, and upper limbs work fantastically.
• Avoid stress and anxiety.
• Avoid smoking/alcohol.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Pain On Left Side Of Chest To Arm And Neck?

Hello, Condylitis is an inflammation of the cartilage (rib in case of the chest) giving rise to pain of chest with referred pain to arm and neck. It is totally curable. • Use alternate application of ice and heating pad every 6 hourly over the most painful part of the chest, arm; only ice over the neck region. • Avoid weight lifting or strenuous activities. • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents as Nimesulide, Ibuprofen, Tramadol hydrochloride work excellently, should be taken with prescription from the doctor in suggested doses only. • Deep breathing exercises, other light exercises of the neck, back, and upper limbs work fantastically. • Avoid stress and anxiety. • Avoid smoking/alcohol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel