Acute Costochondritis Treatment Overview
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First steps to consider
- If you have been diagnosed with costochondritis, you can usually treat it at home.
- Resting and avoiding activities that cause pain, using a heating pad, and taking OTC pain relievers can help.
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When you may need a provider
- If you’re not sure what is causing your chest pain, it’s important to see a healthcare provider to check for potentially serious conditions.
- You should see a provider if you have certain symptoms or risk factors for heart disease like shortness of breath, a family history of heart disease, or you are a male over the age of 40.
Emergency Care
Go to the ER if you have new crushing or burning chest pain—especially if that pain shoots toward your jaw or left side.
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