Intercostal rib muscle strain

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Costochondritis, muscle strain sternum bone ,many pain killer taken temporary relief, when swallowing food pain sternum area.

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia

Orthopedic surgeon 6 yrs exp Ahmedabad

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If difficulty in swallowing then consult ent doctor or general surgeon

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Dr. Amartya Gain

Orthopedic Surgeon 7 yrs exp New Delhi

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Kindly tell when were you diagnosed with costochondritis. Usually costochondritis gets relieved on it’s own.

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You can do gentle stretching exercises of chest muscles and take anti inflammatory medications like Tab aceclofenac 100mg twice daily.

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Please seek physician consultation if pain in your chest persists and it radiates especially to left arm.

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Dr. Sachin Kumar SG

Orthopedist 13 yrs exp Gulbarga

Take general surgery consultation

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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma

Orthopedist 43 yrs exp Chandigarh

Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)

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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty

Orthopedic Surgeon 10 yrs exp Nellore

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Difficult to swallow ! Need to consult gastroenterologist. . Costochondritis - chest physio, medication,rest from strenuous physical activity

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