Suggest remedy for inflamed rib cage
Patient: Have pain on my righ rib cage the docto told me it was inflammation that was five years ago and it is still there and the pain is getting worse. I told that it was not form my back pain and was told it was not shingle. It feel hot to the touch at times and sometime it move. How do you get rid of inflammation. Doctor: Hello,The symptoms can be related to costochondritis which is an inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician