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11 maj 2022 · Costochondritis (kos-toe-kon-DRY-tis) is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone (sternum). Pain caused by costochondritis might mimic that of a heart attack or other heart conditions.
Costochondritis is a self-limiting condition defined as painful chronic inflammation of the costochondral junctions of ribs or chondrosternal joints of the anterior chest wall. [1] It is a clinical diagnosis and does not require specific diagnostic testing in the absence of concomitant cardiopulmonary symptoms or risk factors.
Costochondritis is inflammation in your costochondral joints — the cartilage that joins your ribs to your sternum (breastbone). It can be scary to feel chest pain, especially if it’s on the same side as your heart.
10 mar 2022 · Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage between the rib and the breastbone. Ada doctors explain the symptoms, risks, treatment and prognosis.
21 maj 2024 · Costochondritis is inflammation of the cartilage connecting the ribs and breastbone. It can cause a stabbing, burning, or aching pain in the chest wall. Coughing and a blow to the chest...
Costochondritis is inflammation where your ribs join the bone in the middle of your chest (breastbone). It can cause sharp chest pain, especially when moving or breathing. It usually gets better on its own over time.
27 wrz 2022 · Costochondritis is a condition that causes chest pain because of inflammation of the cartilage and bones in the rib cage. Costochondritis pain is the result of inflammation where the rib bone meets the breastbone (sternum). This is where cartilage joining these bones can become irritated and inflamed.
