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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is costochondritis?
Inflammation of the cartilage connecting ribs to breastbone. Causes include physical strain, prolonged vigorous coughing and viral infections; though in many cases no clear cause is found.
Symptoms of costochondritis
Chest pain
Swelling of the affected area
Pain worsens when area is pressed
Chest pain when coughing or during deep breathing
Questions your doctor may ask to check for costochondritis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose costochondritis
Do you have any chest pain?
Is the affected area swollen?
Does the pain worsen when you press on the affected area?
Do you have a sharp chest pain when you cough or take a deep breath?
Treatment for costochondritis
This condition resolves by itself, but may take several months to fully resolve. Medications like painkillers and anti-inflammation pills can speed up healing. Simple measures like warm compresses and decreasing physical strain can also help.
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References
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Proulx AM, Zryd TW. Costochondritis: diagnosis and treatment. Am Fam Physician. 2009 Sep 15;80(6):617-20. PMID: 19817327.
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2009/0915/p617.html
Schumann JA, Sood T, Parente JJ. Costochondritis. 2021 Jul 10. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–. PMID: 30422526.
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Yoshiyama N, Tsuneyoshi S, Nishi JI, Ishii H. Infective costochondritis and multiple abscesses in a healthy adult. BMJ Case Rep. 2021 Jan 15;14(1):e240948. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240948. PMID: 33452067; PMCID: PMC7813321.
https://casereports.bmj.com/content/14/1/e240948
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