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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Costochondritis
Question: I've been having some pain in upper left quadrant of chest; not right over heart area, but a little higher and toward the shoulder. This comes and goes, but is something I'm very aware of when it occurs; can last for a few minutes up to a half hour; feel more muscular than deep within my chest. Breathing seems regular, no palpitations or sweat, no sense of throwing up; but a little worrying anyway. Pushing on that area somewhat exacerbates the pain, but tolerable. Been happening for about 3 weeks now. Saw my primary a week ago and he said heart sounded ok, but this pain is still occurring. I am not a medical doctor, academic.
Brief Answer:
Probably costochondritis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
I have reviewed this information fully. This indeed doesn’t sound like a heart related pain. It is more of a possible inflammation of the muscles/soft tissue at the level of the chest. This is commonly called Costochondritis in medical terms. Management is with anti inflammatory. For this reason, I will recommend that you tale Ibuprofen: 400mg every 8hours. This should be able to address your pain. Keep me updated about this.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Follow up with me after 48-72hours on this drug. Let me know how you are doing. Also, feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Probably costochondritis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
I have reviewed this information fully. This indeed doesn’t sound like a heart related pain. It is more of a possible inflammation of the muscles/soft tissue at the level of the chest. This is commonly called Costochondritis in medical terms. Management is with anti inflammatory. For this reason, I will recommend that you tale Ibuprofen: 400mg every 8hours. This should be able to address your pain. Keep me updated about this.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Follow up with me after 48-72hours on this drug. Let me know how you are doing. Also, feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Dr. Raju A.T
Duly noted. I will track this and if it continues might get back to you. Thank you for your reply. Regards, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Keep me posted!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I will be on the look out for your updates.
I wish you well.
Keep me posted!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I will be on the look out for your updates.
I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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