Everett, WA
A 39-year-old female asked:
I have lumps underneath both of my breasts on the rib cage. left side is bigger and growing with chest pains. saw dr. no tests done just rx ibu. ?
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Dr. Amandeep Kauranswered
Family Medicine 12 years experience
Costochondritis: Although ibuprofen is a good treatment for costochondritis but if you don't quite agree with it then discuss it with another physician for second opinion. It is important to see the swellings.
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