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Costochondritis is an inflammation of the connective tissue between the breastbone and the ribs. It causes pain in the chest that can be reproduced by pressing on the affected area between the ribs. This pain can be quite exquisite, especially after rigorous exercise. While it can be extremely painful, it is considered to be a benign condition that generally resolves in 6-8 weeks. Treatment options are quite limited and usually only involve rest and pain relievers but in a very small number of cases cortisone injections and even surgery are sometimes necessary.
Important: Costochondritis symptoms are similar to the chest pain associated with a heart attack. Unexplained chest pain should be considered a medical emergency until cardiac issues can be ruled out.
Costochondritis is very similar to Tietze's syndrome; however, Tietze's syndrome is associated with a viral infection acquired during surgery and typically causes swelling in the affected area. Costochondritis often results from a physical strain, but the true causes are not well understood.
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According to the Internet, I either have costochondritis or metastatic bone cancer. Im hoping for the former. #imahypochondriac #fb
noelle1969 (Noelle Buttry) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:31:23 -0000
According to the Internet, I either have costochondritis or metastatic bone cancer. Im hoping for the former. #imahypochondriac #fb
Phew.... Costochondritis, not angina (but coughing yourself almost feint, whilst on the motorway is *NOT* clever!!)
wee0ne (wee0ne) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:40:56 -0000
Phew.... Costochondritis, not angina (but coughing yourself almost feint, whilst on the motorway is *NOT* clever!!)
muscular disorder called costochondritis apparently. No cure, just constant pain which can last months. To go with my ME and IBS - yay me...
SusieLoader (Susan Loader) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:28:59 -0000
muscular disorder called costochondritis apparently. No cure, just constant pain which can last months. To go with my ME and IBS - yay me...
@Miluda Try looking up 'Costochondritis', an inflammation of cartilage in the ribcage. Very hard to detect after the fact. Sound familiar?
Eirin_Yagokoro (Eirin Yagokoro) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:00:30 -0000
@Miluda Try looking up 'Costochondritis', an inflammation of cartilage in the ribcage. Very hard to detect after the fact. Sound familiar?
@AllThingsMamma I have costochondritis an inflammation of the cartilage between my ribs and sternum
themorrisbunch (themorrisbunch) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:30:29 -0000
@AllThingsMamma I have costochondritis an inflammation of the cartilage between my ribs and sternum
Costochondritis, the ailment thats been thwarting my bench press and the cause of much pain. I now know your name!! your days are numbered!
the_kraigery (Kraig Higashi) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:34:53 -0000
Costochondritis, the ailment thats been thwarting my bench press and the cause of much pain. I now know your name!! your days are numbered!
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