Patient's question:
How to treat costochondritis! What are the general causes of this disease, and what methods are effective for treatment? If treated with traditional Chinese medicine, would the side effects be smaller? Would this disease become more severe if it is not treated in time?Doctor's answer:
For the treatment of costochondritis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken for regulation. Specific medication should be followed by a doctor's advice. Acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal steam therapy can also be performed. This is mainly due to excessive fatigue and overexertion during exercise, leading to recurrent inflammation. Rest is important during daily life, and spicy, hot foods such as chili peppers, pepper, grilled meat, and hot pot should be avoided. It is recommended to drink soups cooked with Eucommia ulmoides, Panax notoginseng, Hippocampus, Stemonurus, and Salvia miltiorrhiza.