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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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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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