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Costochondritis is a benign cause of chest wall pain from costal cartilage inflammation at the rib-to-sternum articulation. Patients present with upper chest wall pain provoked by movement without associated symptoms, such as shortness of breath, coughing, fever, or rash.
Costochondritis is usually self-limited and benign - should be distinguished from other, more serious causes of chest pain. Coronary artery disease is present in 3 to 6 percent of adult patients with chest pain and chest wall tenderness to palpation.
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.
31 gru 2022 · What causes costochondritis? Costochondritis can be caused by the inflammation of the costochondral joints or the chondrosternal joints. The costochondral joints connect the sternal ends of the ribs with their respective costal cartilages, whereas the chondrosternal joints connect the costal cartilages directly to the sternum , or breastbone.
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...
1 lut 2023 · The exact cause of costochondritis in most people is unknown. But conditions that may cause it include: trauma to the chest, such as blunt impact from a car accident or fall. physical strain...
Causes of costochondritis. It is not always known what causes costochondritis, but it may be caused by: an injury to your chest; repetitive upper body movements, like lifting; coughing a lot; Sometimes it may be caused by a problem with the joints in the back, or another underlying condition like fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis.
