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I have a burning chest it's not heart burn what can i get to remove the burning sensation ?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
May need chest image: If you have burning unrelated to GERD, then a chest image may provide more information. If you have difficulty exercising or sleeping due to the pain, please see your PCP right away.
Answered 2/24/2020
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Topical desensitizer: Assuming this is neither a heart problem or reflux of stomach acid causing esophageal symptoms (GERD), consider rib attachment to cartilage of breastplate (sternum) inflammation (costochondritis). Topical NSAIDS such as Voltaren gel; or 5% lidocaine ointment or 4% patch (both OTC in the USA) will provide relief. Injections of steroid into this cartilage can also help. Good luck.
Answered 2/25/2020
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