Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What kind of doctor would be best to see for treating costochondritis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Orthopaedic surgeon: Orthopaedic surgeons, usually those trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy, care for osteochondritis. When it occurs in the foot and ankle, some foot and ankle surgeons (orthopaedists, podiatrists) care for it too. Costochondritis sounds similar but is inflammation of the rib cartilage. It does not need a specialist, usually treated with Ibuprofen or similar medications.
Answered 2/17/2020
5.3k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can tietze syndrome and costochondritis be treated by a pain management physician?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Doc said i have Costochondritis so how to reduce it by exercise as painkillers are irritating my stomach ? Suggest
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have had costochondritis for 8 months now no relief after having my baby. Is it safe to take the prednisone my doc gave me . I'm am scared . ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Chest pain is more severe when I am stressed or exposed to cold weather. Doctors say it is costochondritis without examining me. Please confirm?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hello, I'm having constant pain under my left shoulder and deep breaths worsen the pain. My doc said it could be costochondritis. What do you think?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How to treat costochondritis and how long does it take to heal? I have visited the doctor and I have finished the given medication.
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.
Doctors want to send me to pain specialist for costochondritis will that doctor do for me and how can I relieve the pain from it at home?
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?
Once in a while, I get a sharp pain in my chest, doctors said it was Costochondritis but it doesn't feel like inflammation. Can it be a pinched nerve?
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
