Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How long should the pain from costochondritis last?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Some time it take : Long time , acute stage it may last 1-2 weeks but some cases turn to be chronic for years keep going on. No way can you tell which one will short or which one will be chronic in type.
Answered 3/30/2023
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My 5yr old has costochondritis. How long should it last? She has had it about a month. She was seen by her doctor last week. I'm getting concerned.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it normal for costochondritis to appear suddenly? (Upper right chest, next sternum). What is the best home care, and how long should it last?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've have upper back & sternum pain for 3 year & doctors say costochondritis. Is it possible for it too last this long or could it be more severe?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Occasional sharp pain at the last right rib.worse when press on the bone.Had costochondritis.Sometimes the pain is just under and around the last rib.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long does costochondritis typically last? It was due to upper resp infection. My first time having it. Taking anti-inflammatory meds and pain meds
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What is it if you have symptoms of costochondritis that lasts only for a few minutes? I've heard that costocondritis lasts longer.
How long can a costochondritis inflammation last?
Is it possible to have painless costochondritis? Was diagnosed 6 weeks ago, no longer have pain. Still tender to touch and have scratchy feeling
Can costochondritis be felt in the right side of the chest and to the back when taking a deep breath? If yes, can it last for more than 3 months?
I was diagnosed with costochondritis last year but it keeps returning. Every few weeks it comes back painful chest, difficult to breath or move.?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
