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Costochondritis
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Inflammation between the ribs and breastbone
Symptoms may include chest pain and tenderness to touch and swelling, pain may be sharp or spread to another part of the body
Cause unknown but may be due to repetitive injury
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in females
Can occur at any age but more common in middle age adults
May be mild to severe and may recur
Treatments
Avoid activities that make symptoms worse
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
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