Patient's question:
When pressing the ribs with hands, it hurts a bit, and it has been going on for a year. About the past treatment and its effectiveness:No treatment has been done yet. What kind of help do you want:
What kind of medicine can be taken to heal completely?
Doctor's answer:
It may be a symptom caused by costochondritis. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a check-up. If it is costochondritis, you can often apply a hot water bag to the painful area. If possible, electrotherapy can be considered. Pay attention to preventing colds. Costochondritis is also known as costochondralitis, where the cartilage on the ribs becomes inflamed due to a cold or exposure to cold, usually causing pain. Currently, most treatments involve non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or traditional Chinese medicine combined with isolation therapy. It is recommended to use isolation therapy for treatment, which usually takes about 1-2 weeks to heal.