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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?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Costochondritis...: Costochondritis is due to inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs. It results in chest pain that can be quite severe. The inflammation needs to be relieved so anti-inflammatory meds (ex. NSAIDS like ibuprofen) will usually control the pain. The inflammation usually goes away on its own in days to week or 2. Heat or cold, whatever feels better, cam also be helpful.

Answered 2/24/2018

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