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A 61-year-old female asked:
My dr said i have costochondritis. the pain is in my ribs both sides under breasts toward sides pain when pushed on. had pneumonia. how long lasting?
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Dr. Donald Alvesanswered
Emergency Medicine 26 years experience
Highly annoying...: For its discomfort, how it jabs you worse when "need to breathe, " and (unfortunately) how it can last anywhere 2-6 weeks...Very hard to predict. Hopefully the NSAID they provided for you is working--ibuprofen or naprosyn (naproxen) often helps make it manageable.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
DXd Costochondritis 7months blood and xray fine, would rib tumor or cancer show up on the xray? Cant stop anxiety. Very small breasts no lumps.
Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered
Family Medicine 63 years experience
Cancer: There is very little chance of any kind of tumor and it would certainly show if present. Costochondritis is very common and easy to treat. Good Luck
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A female asked:
Dx costochondritis now tender over entire rib cage front&back of neck scalp breast and Jaw stiffness. Mild relief with opiod and NSAIDS is this normal?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
No narcotics: if you are not getting relief, I suggest calling your prescribing physician and after stopping opioids and NSAIDS and ask about the use of a steroid d... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Is it possible if a 29 y/o man suffering costochondritis?i feel pain & tenderness when pushing my rib cage or breast bone.almost 3 years.ecg echo okay
Dr. Ramon Garcia-septienanswered
Sports Medicine 47 years experience
Yes: Any patient can suffer osteochronditis male or female and the best treatment is take Anti-inflammatory.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Chest pain, particularly around breastbone&under breasts.Hurts to touch.PCP diagnosis costochondritis.I've had this 7x's in past year now. No reason.Chronic?
Dr. Ravi Nerellaanswered
Hospital-based practice 26 years experience
Not necessarily: Costochronditis can occur intermittently. It is the inflammation of the joints where your ribs meet your breast bone. There are many causes. It is usu... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
3 days ago I was at hospital with severe chest pain. The Dr said its Costochondritis. I still have pain and it feels like a blockage thats moving under my left breast. What can this be?
Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
It may take: a few weeks for costochondritis to improve. IF your symptoms are changing, another exam is needed.
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