How to diagnose Costochondritis?
Health care professionals can easily diagnose costochondritis by pressing on the joints where your breast bone connects to your ribs. If you feel soreness and tenderness when pressure is applied on the mentioned joint, you’re likely to have Costochondritis. In order to be sure that the chest pain is not caused by heart related issues, the doctor will also carry out several other tests before making a final diagnosis.
How is Costochondritis treated?
Like any other inflammation, costochondritis is treated with anti-inflammatory drugs like Motrin and Advil or ice treatment.
Before you begin with any anti-inflammatory treatment, it is recommended that you must consult your doctor so there are no complications involved. Living with both the disorders of fibromyalgia and costochondritis is tough as you will suffer from a combination of pain and inflammation. Seek medical treatment as soon as you notice the symptoms.
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"Costochondritis." Medscape. Accessed on: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/808554-overview
