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Suggest Treatment For Severe Neck And Shoulder Pain

Hello. I am 60 yrs young and have had a strange pain under my right clavicle about 2 fingers to the right of the dip, center of neck. It hurts more each day and really bad at night, especially when I go to turn over. It wakes me up. If I try to raise my right shoulder, it also causes that area to hurt. I have researched this and not sure what type of doctor treats clavicles. Can you help?
Wed, 3 Jun 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
From the description, it seems you might be suffering from Costochondritis.
The causes are not exactly known for this condition, but certain things trigger costochondritis. It is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone (sternum).
Costochondritis usually goes away on its own for some weeks,although in some cases it may last for several months or longer.

-Try to rest and avoid activities that make your pain worse.
-Take painkillers for the pain (Paracetamol,Ibuprofen etc).

Visit the doctor. Your doctor will be better able to diagnose costochondritis.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Neck And Shoulder Pain

Hi, Thanks for your query. From the description, it seems you might be suffering from Costochondritis. The causes are not exactly known for this condition, but certain things trigger costochondritis. It is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone (sternum). Costochondritis usually goes away on its own for some weeks,although in some cases it may last for several months or longer. -Try to rest and avoid activities that make your pain worse. -Take painkillers for the pain (Paracetamol,Ibuprofen etc). Visit the doctor. Your doctor will be better able to diagnose costochondritis. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care