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Doc said i have costochondritis so how to reduce it by exercise as painkillers are irritating my stomach ? suggest

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Exercise no help: Exercise would more likely worsen than help costochondritis. If NSAIDs irritate your stomach, consider topical NSAID, some of which are available without prescription.

Answered 1/15/2015

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