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Hello! i have been dealing with chest pain that was dx as costochondritis for about 3 and a half weeks now. it's very uncomfortable and painful. are there any ways to get relief? i can also feel swollen areas around my right breast bone.

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Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

Costochondritis is : An inflammation you should try anti-inflammatory such as actoaminophen,,Ibuprfen or naproxen for a week or so or apply an anti-inflammatory gel to the affected area

Answered 1/23/2019

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A member asked:

Hello! i have been dealing with chest pain that was dx as costochondritis for about 3 and a half weeks now. it's very uncomfortable and painful. are there any ways to get relief? i can also feel swollen areas around my right breast bone.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

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