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DNB (General Medicine), MBBS Bachelor of...read more
Internal Medicine Specialist•Lucknow
Costochondritis is actually inflammation and not infection. It’s basically inflammation of joint between bone and cartilage. Generally it goes on itself by 3-4 weeks but if you have a lot of problem, you can start Medicine to reduce inflammation. Thyroid does not have any relation with pain. If you have a lot of symptoms be sure that you have costochondritis only.
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Homeopathy Doctor•Hyderabad
Chostochondritis....
Infection of cartilage... That joins ribs and sternum...
It may occur in
Tuberculosis
Bronchitis
Injury
Tumor
Lung disease....
Some respiratory viral infection.....
Chest x ray PA view adviceable....
If u have any questions please ask me privately....
Infection of cartilage... That joins ribs and sternum...
It may occur in
Tuberculosis
Bronchitis
Injury
Tumor
Lung disease....
Some respiratory viral infection.....
Chest x ray PA view adviceable....
If u have any questions please ask me privately....
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1.no alcohol
2. Reduce body wt
3. No smoking/ tobacco/drugs/ avoid pollution
4. Diet - no ghee/ butter, have mix of vegetable oils - mustard, til, ground nut, olive oil, have more green vegetables and fruits, have whole grain atta, no fried. Fast. Spicy / processed/ junk food. Less sugar, potato, rice
5. 30 mts brisk walk daily 6. Deep breathing exercise for 10 mts daily
7. Meditation daily for 10 mts. 6-8 hrs of sleep at night
8. Expose your body to sun for 15-20 mts dai...more
2. Reduce body wt
3. No smoking/ tobacco/drugs/ avoid pollution
4. Diet - no ghee/ butter, have mix of vegetable oils - mustard, til, ground nut, olive oil, have more green vegetables and fruits, have whole grain atta, no fried. Fast. Spicy / processed/ junk food. Less sugar, potato, rice
5. 30 mts brisk walk daily 6. Deep breathing exercise for 10 mts daily
7. Meditation daily for 10 mts. 6-8 hrs of sleep at night
8. Expose your body to sun for 15-20 mts dai...more
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For costochondritis, the pain can be relieved by medications, specific exercises and physiotherapy. It is however essential that all other causes of chest pain are ruled out before it can be considered as costochondritis. As for allergic rhinitis, common anti-allergics will provide relief. In addition there are prescription medications which can prevent such episodes. You also have to try to avoid triggers like dust by ensuring proper cleanliness and covering your nose when going into dusty envi...more
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