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Treatment for costochondritis
I have diagnosed with costochondritis.
I tried some medications like gabapentin and pregabalin for last 15 days but it is not really working. One doctor suggested to go for corticosteroids injection.
Can someone give any suggestions?
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T. Enzoflam 1-0-1 for 5 days
T. Pan d 1-0-0 for 5 days
Ice pack application
Volini gel
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T. Enzoflam 1-0-1 for 5 days
T. Pan d 1-0-0 for 5 days
Ice pack application
Volini gel
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Anti inflammatory medicine
Powergesic gel application
Hot water massage
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Local steroid injections for costochondritis gives immediate relief. Oral medication take time.
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Try anti inflammatory for 2 weeks and physiotherapy
If not helping you go for steroid injection
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U should rule out Diabetes First . One shot of injection always causes benifits and no harm.
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