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I been feeling side pain around the middle of my rib cage , i feel like my heart rate has increased cause of it , what should i do?

Q: i been feeling side pain around the middle of my rib cage , i feel like my heart rate has increased cause of it , what should i do?

: You may have inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs, called costochondritis. See a doctor to confirm this is the diagnosis. The best treatment for this, once confirmed, is anti-inflammatory medication like NSAIDS (ibuprofen, for example). So, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Good luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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You may have inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs, called costochondritis. See a doctor to confirm this is the diagnosis. The best treatment for this, once confirmed, is anti-inflammatory medication like NSAIDS (ibuprofen, for example). So, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Good luck to you!

Answered 4/4/2023

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A member asked:

I been feeling side pain around the middle of my rib cage , i feel like my heart rate has increased cause of it , what should i do?

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