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Suggest Treatment For Inflammation In The Ribs

So, the top three ribs on the right side of my chest are inflamed and have been for about 3 days now. (It starts at my sternum and ends about 1 1/2 inch away) It is not as noticeable when I sit up, but when I lay down you can feel the height difference between the right and left sides of my chest. It seems as if they are just elevated as they do not cause any pain. Occasionally, there is a bit of pressure but nothing major.
I am a 22 year old female and just trying to figure out what it is before wasting money at the doctors. Any ideas would be wonderful!
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Primary guidelines for better recovery

- Local application of ice pack 5 min. each 3 times a day .
- Intake of tab. ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg 3 times a day after meals preferably
with antacid tablets .

* Follow up after 2 days about the progress .

Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .
Regards .
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Suggest Treatment For Inflammation In The Ribs

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Primary guidelines for better recovery - Local application of ice pack 5 min. each 3 times a day . - Intake of tab. ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg 3 times a day after meals preferably with antacid tablets . * Follow up after 2 days about the progress . Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Always welcome for any further assistance anytime . Regards .