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Costochondritis
Hi Doctor.. Does costochondritis also leads to pain in ribs.. the chest feels getting locked due to long working hours.. when i try to open the chest area can hear a crackling sound.. even the upper back also hurts... can feel muscle sprains... around the rib cage.. what can be done to reduce the pain
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Long working hours can cause muscle tightness but a not costochondritis.
Next Steps
Frequent breaks from work, don't work sitting sitting slouched and stretching frequently will help
Health Tips
Your back should be supported and if working on a computer make sure that your chin isn't poking forward
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How long do you have Costochondritis? Do you have any respiratory infection?
Next Steps
You should give hot water fomentation for 15-20 minutes twice a day to the affected site.
You can use Volini gel or spray provided you are not allergic.
You should do mild stretching exercises for your upper back and chest with proper guidance.
Health Tips
If the pain persists or aggrevates you need to consult a Physician or Physiotherapist in person or through video call for further evaluation and treatment.
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I hope physicians role is important now when we see your symptoms. Better to go for a consultation and do any investigation, if necessary.Based on that you may need some medicine. If not in person at least do an online consultation and take basic drug support.
Next Steps
Avoid crook sitting, sitting for long time, doing activities increasing pain
Health Tips
1.Mild breathing exercises and lying position will be supportive.
2.Stretches to shoulder, rib cage may help you.
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Yes it does..
Take Ice pack 2times a day for 2minutes
Do gentle stretching exercises for chest
Next Steps
consult with Physiotherapist for more evaluation and treatment
Health Tips
Don't hurt your chest
during coughing support your chest by hand
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Use pain relieving spray or gel like volini gel. you can use ice pack three times a day 10 min-15min not more than that.
Do gentle streching.
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avoid coughing forcefully.always take support for coughing.
avoid long sitting.
Health Tips
do online consultation with doctor
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