i Have the inflammation behinde - #23336
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
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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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