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Bone and Orthopedic Conditions
Question #23336
4 hours ago
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i Have the inflammation behinde - #23336

MERDI KANGWINDI

I have a swollen side on my chest when I went to a health center for a consultation they told me it was an inflammation, so they gave me his medication I saw that the part started to sag but it did not return to normal according to another nurse it is due to a bad sleeping position, I thought one side broke

Age: 21
Chronic illnesses: I don’t have
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Dr. Arsha K Isac
I am a general dentist with 3+ years of working in real-world setups, and lemme say—every single patient teaches me something diff. It’s not just teeth honestly, it’s people… and how they feel walking into the chair. I try really hard to not make it just a “procedure thing.” I explain stuff in plain words—no confusing dental jargon, just straight talk—coz I feel like when ppl *get* what's going on, they feel safer n that makes all the difference. Worked with all ages—like, little kids who need that gentle nudge about brushing, to older folks who come in with long histories and sometimes just need someone to really sit n listen. It’s weirdly rewarding to see someone walk out lighter, not just 'coz their toothache's gone but coz they felt seen during the whole thing. A lot of ppl come in scared or just unsure, and I honestly take that seriously. I keep the vibe calm. Try to read their mood, don’t rush. I always tell myself—every smile’s got a story, even the broken ones. My thing is: comfort first, then precision. I want the outcome to last, not just look good for a week. Not tryna claim perfection or magic solutions—just consistent, clear, hands-on care where patients feel heard. I think dentistry should *fit* the person, not push them into a box. That's kinda been my philosophy from day one. And yeah, maybe sometimes I overexplain or spend a bit too long checking alignment again but hey, if it means someone eats pain-free or finally smiles wide in pics again? Worth it. Every time.
2 hours ago
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Hello

At 21 years, this is most commonly: Muscle or cartilage inflammation (costochondritis) Posture or sleeping-position strain Minor soft-tissue injury

A rib “break” is unlikely unless there was strong trauma.

Why it hasn’t returned fully to normal yet

Inflammation can take 2–6 weeks to settle completely Mild tissue swelling can linger even after pain improves

What to do now Avoid sleeping on that side Warm compress 2–3×/day Gentle stretching, good posture Finish prescribed meds

Get checked urgently if Increasing pain or swelling Redness, fever Shortness of breath No improvement after 3–4 weeks

Sounds like inflammation/strain, not a break. It usually settles with time and care.

I trust this helps Thank you!

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