Canyon Country, CA
A 21-year-old female asked:
Is it possible that apple cider vinegar can help costocondritis ?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gerald Mandellanswered
Nuclear Medicine 54 years experience
Do not know for sure: I personally have no experience with apple cider vinegar. There is web site with lot of recommendations for apple cider vinegar.http://costohope.blogspot.com/2009/11/costochondritis-apple-cider-vinegar.html
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Dr. Ellen Altenburganswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
No: There are no studies that I am aware of the have shown it to be helpful. Typically we treat with NSAIDS ( Motrin or Aleve)
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