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Have pain on right side of sternum
Can anyone explain what is the nature of pain in cosyochondritis ?
I have sharp pains in right side for a year now.
no cough no breathlessness
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Costochondritis pain usually sharp but may be intermitenttly dull sometimes. Usually at junction of Rib with cartilage i. e. Anterior Chest wall near mediastinum.
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Kindly consult a pulmonologist
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
Do a chest x-ray PA VIEW . if normal then the pain cause needs to be further evaluated. Consult a pulmonologist.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It will be sharp ,or dull pain.it occurs at the junction ofRib,and cartilage.Nothing serious.if pain is more,pl have pain killers,and anti inflammatory drugs.pl consult Pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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