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Costochondritis

1. Kelley''s Textbook of Rheumatology, W B Saunders Co, edited by Shaun Ruddy, et al., 20002. Davidson�s principles and practices of medicine, 20th Ed.Author: Dr. Nithin JayanEditor: Dr. Simi PaknikarTechnical: Lingaraj...Read More

Posted on : Sunday, January 23, 2011 5:58 PM
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Thank you Nithin and Simi - I think this is a succinct, useful summary for a patient or physician to follow. It is appreciated. I think it would be worthwhile adding in a few images and re-inforcing the need to rule out cardiac or aortic or pulmonary causes [ischemia / myocarditis / pericarditis / aotic dissection / Pulmonary emboli] first before making the diagnosis of costochondritis. Some rule out tests such as the ECG (already mentioned) and bloods such as troponin, D-Dimer, C reactive protein, CK would be sensible to add to the article. Best wishes and Keep up the good work. Dr Ameet Bakhai, MBBS, MD, FRCP - London, England www,heartconsultant.co.uk
Replied on Sunday, January 23, 2011 5:58 PM

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Anti-Inflammatory Medications Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications [e.g. Motrin, Advil] help with two aspects of costochondritis.
Replied on Saturday, March 26, 2011 7:58 AM
Costochondritis is an intense condition of the midsection divider. Costochondritis Treatment normally includes moderate techniques, for instance, the use of ice or warmth in the impacted area as a measure to soothe the manifestations.
Replied on Friday, May 27, 2016 4:36 AM
I'd like to present a New Zealand manual physiotherapy view of costochondritis - because we do not find it mysterious, idiopathic or difficult to fix. One or some of the costovertebral joints [where the ribs hinge onto the spine] are jammed/frozen/hypomobile. This requires the more delicate sternocostal joints (where the ribs hinge onto the breastbone) to work excessively, just to allow breathing. So they strain, get irritated, then inflamed - and there's your costochondritis. Please note this is the ONLY explanation accounting for such a specific pain and inflammation.
Replied on Sunday, August 28, 2016 12:09 AM
 


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