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  1. Cartilage Disorders and Costochondritis Toolkit - Comprehensive Medical Encyclopedia with Treatment Options, Clinical Data, and Practical Information (Two CD-ROM Set) by U.S. Government, 2009-03-28
  2. 2009 Conquering Cartilage Disorders, Costochondritis - The Empowered Patient's Complete Reference - Diagnosis, Treatment Options, Prognosis (Two CD-ROM Set) by PM Medical Health News, 2009-03-28
  3. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Costochondritis by Judith Sims, 2002-01-01
  4. Costochondritis: An entry from Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.</i> by Judith Sims, 2006
  5. 21st Century Ultimate Medical Guide to Cartilage Disorders, Costochondritis - Authoritative Clinical Information for Physicians and Patients (Two CD-ROM Set) by PM Medical Health News, 2009-03-28
  6. 21st Century Complete Medical Guide to Cartilage Disorders, Polychondritis, Costochondritis, Authoritative Government Documents, Clinical References, and ... for Patients and Physicians (CD-ROM) by PM Medical Health News, 2004-03
  7. Tietze's Syndrome: Causes, Tests, and Treatments by Stephanie Kenrose, 2009-08-01

1. Costochondritis Hub
A brief definition of costochondritis, followed by links to overviews, researcharticles and directories. costochondritis hub. costochondritis
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Costochondritis is anterior chest wall pain caused by an irritated joint between the rib and the sternum (breastbone). It is a relatively harmless condition and usually goes away without treatment. The cause is usually unknown.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Costochondritis (COS-to-kon-DRY-tis) is an irritation and swelling of the joints that connect the ribs to the breastbone. It is most common in young adults. It may take 3 to 6 weeks to disappear.
Causes
Often, no cause can be found.
Signs/Symptoms
The problem is marked by chest tightness and sharp pain that worsens when you move or breathe deeply. The pain may spread to the arm and may occur in more than one place.
Care
No special care is needed.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
  • Avoid exhausting physical activity and try not to bump your ribs as you move around.
  • Applying heat to the injury may help relieve pain. Use a warm heating pad, whirlpool bath, or warm, moist towels for 10 to 20 minutes every hour for 48 hours.
  • Nonprescription medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen may ease the pain.

3. Costochondritis And PBC
A description of costochondritis, its possible causes, diagnosis and treatments.
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Costochondritis is one of many disorders associated with autoimmune diseases. Normally this disorder will go away on its own. When associated with an autoimmune diseases such as PBC, it may linger for years or a lifetime. Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone (costo = rib, chond = cartilage, itis = inflammation). Costochondritis causes mild to severe pain in the lower rib area or upper breastbone. Some patients fear they are having a heart attack. The most severe pain is usually in the lower rib area between the breast and upper abdomen. The pain may be more noticeable in sitting or reclining positions, and stress is known to aggravate this condition. Costochondritis may also be caused by trauma, such as bumping the rib cage; as a result of a viral infection; or as part of an inflammatory disease process. Usually the cause is unknown. Once the diagnosis of costochondritis is made, it usually responds well to a course of a pain-killing, anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or any of a number of prescription medications. If this condition doesn't respond to simple treatment measures, the patient should undergo more tests. When costochondritis is associated with liver disease, it is more difficult to treat. Our group consists of fellow PBC sufferers, NOT medical professionals or advisors. The medical articles and website locations shared in this group are for information purposes ONLY and NOT to be used as medical advice. We do not take responsibility for information or links to these sites. Site maintained by Linie. Direct comments or questions to PBCers@aol.com

4. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Costochondritis
costochondritis. Definition Return to top. costochondritis is an inflammationof a rib or the cartilage connecting a rib. This is
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Ribs and lung anatomy Definition Return to top Costochondritis is an inflammation of a rib or the cartilage connecting a rib. This is a common cause of chest-wall pain. Inflammation or injury involving the chest muscles is another common cause of chest-wall pain. See chest pain Update Date: 4/26/2003 Updated by: David Webner, M.D., Department of Family Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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5. Costochondritis
Learn how to recognise costochondritis and how to live with it. costochondritis. costochondritis, also known as Tietze Syndrome, is the inflammation of the cartilage where take after being diagnosed with costochondritis is to make sure you get
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Costochondritis
Costochondritis, also known as Tietze Syndrome, is the inflammation of the cartilage where the ribs attach to the breast bone. Initially the symptoms are like those of a heart attack with pain moving from side to side of the chest and to the arms and neck. In fact many sufferers rush to the emergency room fearing an attack. In the beginning the pain is usually worse and it hurts to breathe, wear a bra or move suddenly. Eventually the pain subsides to a dull, constant ache or tenderness in the ribs. The cause of this condition is usually unknown but it can be the result of trauma to the rib cage, a viral infection or part of an inflammatory disease. The symptoms usually disappear spontaneously within eight weeks but sometimes it takes up to a year and in some individuals it remains a chronic condition. When it is a chronic condition the pain seems to wax and wane and any sudden movement or lifting of heavy objects could make the condition worse. Some sufferers start thinking that there is something wrong with their lungs when they start finding difficulty in breathing. However there is no reason for alarm. This happens because due to the swelling around the ribs, the lungs cannot expand fully. Stress contributes to the pain because it makes the muscles tense. Other things which hurt are lifting, pushing, pulling, sneezing, coughing, long hours of driving or using the computer, repetitive motions and caffeine. Cold, rainy and humid weather also make a lot of sufferers feel worse. Ideally these situations should be avoided but where it is not possible it is important that they be carried out with care.

6. Costochondritis (Tietze's Syndrome)
costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the inner end ofeach rib with the breastbone (sternum). costochondritis (Tietze s syndrome).
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What is costochondritis?
Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the inner end of each rib with the breastbone (sternum). It can occur in any age group and is most common in young adults. Exactly how common it is in the UK is not known but in the US costochondritis has been shown to account for 10 per cent of chest pain episodes in the community and 30 per cent of people with chest pain presenting as an emergency to hospital.
Why or how does a person get costochondritis?

7. Costochondritis
costochondritis. DESCRIPTION Anterior chest wall pain associated with pain and tenderness of the HR, Reddy A, Karten I, Taranta A costochondritis. a prospective analysis in
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Costochondritis
DESCRIPTION: Anterior chest wall pain associated with pain and tenderness of the costochondral and costosternal regions.
System(s) affected: Musculoskeletal
Genetics: Unknown
Incidence/Prevalence in USA: 10% of chest pain complaints. 15-20% of teenagers with chest pain.
Predominant age:
Predominant sex:
Female
CAUSES:
  • Not fully understood
  • Trauma
  • Overuse
Synonyms:
  • Costosternal syndrome
  • Parasternal chondrodynia
  • Anterior chest wall syndrome
  • Tietze's disease
  • Tietze's syndrome
  • Chondrocostal junction syndrome
ICD-9-CM: 733.6 Tietze's disease (costochondritis) REFERENCES:
  • A report from ASPN: An exploratory report of chest pain in primary care. J Am Board Fam Prac 1990, 3:143-150
  • Klinkman MS, Stevens D, Gorenflow DW: Episodes of care for chest pain: A preliminary report. From MIRNET, J Fam Practice 1994;38(4):345-52
  • Disla E, Rhim HR, Reddy A, Karten I, Taranta A: Costochondritis. a prospective analysis in an emergency department setting. Archives Int Med 1994:154(21):2466-2469
  • Mukamel M, Kornreich L, Horev G, Zaharia A, Mimoun M: Tietze's syndrome in children. J Ped 1997;131(5):774-775
  • Klinkman MS, Stevens D, Gorenflow DU: Episodes of cure for chest pain: a preliminary report from MIRNET. Michigan Research Network. J Fam Prac 1994;38(4):345-352
  • 8. MayoClinic.com - Page Not Found
    A question and answer about costochondritis. Explains what it is and some treatment options.
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=HQ00489

    9. EMedicine - Costochondritis : Article By Lynn K Flowers, MD
    costochondritis In contrast to myocardial ischemia or infarction, costochondritis is a benign cause of chest pain and is an important consideration in the differential diagnosis. Although the
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    Last Updated: May 21, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: costal chondritis, costochondral joints, costosternal joints, costal cartilage AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography
    Author: Lynn K Flowers, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center Coauthor(s): Brian D Wippermann, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Naval Medical Center at Portsmouth Editor(s): William Chiang, MD , Assistant Director, Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery/Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD , Senior Pharmacy Editor, Pharmacy, eMedicine; Gino A Farina, MD

    10. EMedicine - Costochondritis : Article By Lynn K Flowers, MD
    costochondritis In contrast to myocardial ischemia or infarction, costochondritisis a benign cause of chest pain and is an important consideration in the
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    Last Updated: May 21, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: costal chondritis, costochondral joints, costosternal joints, costal cartilage AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography
    Author: Lynn K Flowers, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center Coauthor(s): Brian D Wippermann, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Naval Medical Center at Portsmouth Editor(s): William Chiang, MD , Assistant Director, Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery/Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD , Senior Pharmacy Editor, Pharmacy, eMedicine; Gino A Farina, MD

    11. EMedicine - Costochondritis : Article By Joseph P Garry, MD
    costochondritis Chest pain is a common reason for parents to seek medical attentionfor their children. costochondritis. Last Updated September 16, 2003,
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    Last Updated: September 16, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: chest wall syndrome, costochondral syndrome, costosternal chondrodynia, Tietze syndrome, chest pain, costal chondritis AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography
    Author: Joseph P Garry, MD , Director of Sports Medicine, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, East Carolina University School of Medicine Coauthor(s): Barry L Myones, MD Baylor College of Medicine Joseph P Garry, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Family Physicians American College of Sports Medicine American Heart Association , and North American Primary Care Research Group Editor(s): James M Oleske, MD, MPH , Division Director, Pulmonary, Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Disease, Medical Director, François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Children, François-Xavier Bagnoud Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School;

    12. EMedicine Health - Costochondritis Overview
    costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone or sternum. The condition causes localized chest pain that you
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    You are in: Back, Ribs, Neck, and Head Costochondritis Overview Costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone or sternum. The condition causes localized chest pain that you can reproduce by pushing on the cartilage in the front of your ribcage. Costochondritis is a relatively harmless condition and usually goes away without treatment. The cause is usually unknown.
    • Costochondritis (with unknown cause) is a common cause of chest pain in children and adolescents. It accounts for 10-30% of all chest pain in children. Annually, doctors evaluate about 650,000 cases of chest pain in young people aged 10-21 years. The peak age for the condition is 12-14 years.

    13. Ask Dr Stoll - Costochondritis Post Archive
    costochondritis. Posts to Ask Dr Stoll BB regarding costochondritis. There have been a number of posts to the Ask Dr Stoll. Bulletin Board (BB) regarding costochondritis. Many of. them have been archived here. The archive is roughly. chronological. Summary explanation for costochondritis costochondritis is simply inflammation of the rib
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    Summary explanation for costochondritis:
    Costochondritis is simply inflammation of the rib joints,
    and attachments of intercostal muscles to the ribs, due to
    persistant "bracing" of the intercostal muscles. So far,
    the only known cause of this persistant tension of the
    intercostal muscles is chronic stress-effect storage in
    the hypothalamus. The well known fight or flight mechanism is the only known way the hypothalamus has to respond to ANY form of stressor. See the glossary and search engine for stress. The stressors, for which physically running or fighting are NOT appropriate, result in that readiness being stored in the hypothalamus. Nearly all stressors in our present day culture cannot be resolved by running or fighting.

    14. Costochondritis: Tietze Syndrome
    costochondritis Tietze Syndrome. costochondritis, also known as Tietze Syndrome,is the inflammation of the cartilage where the ribs attach to the breast bone.
    http://www.allsands.com/Health/Diseases/costochondritis_zt_gn.htm
    Costochondritis: Tietze Syndrome
    Costochondritis, also known as Tietze Syndrome, is the inflammation of the cartilage where the ribs attach to the breast bone. Initially the symptoms are like those of a heart attack with pain moving from side to side of the chest and to the arms and neck. In fact, many sufferers rush to the emergency room fearing an attack. In the beginning the pain is usually worse and it hurts to breathe, wear a bra or move suddenly. Eventually the pain subsides to a dull, constant ache or tenderness in the ribs. The cause of this condition is usually unknown but it can be the result of trauma to the rib cage, a viral infection or part of an inflammatory disease. The symptoms usually disappear spontaneously within eight weeks but sometimes it takes up to a year and in some individuals it remains a chronic condition. When it is a chronic condition the pain seems to wax and wane and any sudden movement or lifting of heavy objects could make the condition worse. bodyOffer(237) Some sufferers start thinking that there is something wrong with their lungs when they start finding difficulty in breathing. However there is no reason for alarm. This happens due to the swelling around the ribs, the lungs cannot expand fully.

    15. Costochondritis
    costochondritis. costochondritis is an inflammation of the ribs, usually where they attach to the breastbone or sternum. A person with costochondritis may have pain in the front of the rib cage that
    http://www.springfieldclinic.com/Topics/Health/BONE3420.htm
    Costochondritis
    Costochondritis is an inflammation of the ribs, usually where they attach to the breastbone or sternum. A person with costochondritis may have pain in the front of the rib cage that is dull and aching. Sometimes there is redness and swelling of the skin around the sternum. The pain gets worse if pressure is put on the sore ribs. It is very important to have all pain in and around the chest evaluated by your healthcare provider. Costochondritis is not life-threatening, but a heart attack is. Sometimes an injury to the chest wall will cause costochondritis. However, many times it is not known why the pain occurs. TREATMENT FOR COSTOCHONDRITIS INCLUDES:
    • anti-inflammatory medication like aspirin or ibuprofen ice packs over the sore areas avoidance of movements and activities that increase the pain rest until movement becomes comfortable and exercise, using slow stretching to avoid re-injury
    MEDICATION CAUTIONS:
  • Do NOT give aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or aspirin-containing products to anyone age 18 years or younger because of the risk of a serious illness called Reye’s syndrome. Acetaminophen should not be taken by anyone with known liver or kidney disease. Do not drink alcohol when taking more than 1 dose of acetaminophen.
  • 16. Ask Dr Stoll - Costochondritis Post Archive
    costochondritis. Posts to Ask Dr Stoll BB regarding costochondritis. February 27,2004 Costchondritis (3); November 04, 2003 - Not costochondritis Is it a duck?
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    Posts to Ask Dr Stoll BB regarding Costochondritis
    There have been a number of posts to the Ask Dr Stoll
    Bulletin Board (BB) regarding costochondritis. Many of
    them have been archived here. The archive is roughly
    chronological. I hope you find it useful.
    Summary explanation for costochondritis:
    Costochondritis is simply inflammation of the rib joints,
    and attachments of intercostal muscles to the ribs, due to
    persistant "bracing" of the intercostal muscles. So far,
    the only known cause of this persistant tension of the
    intercostal muscles is chronic stress-effect storage in
    the hypothalamus. The well known fight or flight mechanism is the only known way the hypothalamus has to respond to ANY form of stressor. See the glossary and search engine for stress. The stressors, for which physically running or fighting are NOT appropriate, result in that readiness being stored in the hypothalamus. Nearly all stressors in our present day culture cannot be resolved by running or fighting.

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      Posted by Happygal on May 26, 2003 at 22:33:47: In Reply to: costochondritis posted by venus on May 26, 2003 at 18:51:41: Hi venus, There are a lot of things you can do to help yourself. It's great that you started learning about bracing because it sounds like it's true for you. Did you read the article on Skilled Relaxation to learn how you can dissolve bracing? I'm concerned that you saw a chiropractor but never went for massage. It might help you a lot as long as you also do Skilled Relaxation. Also consider doing a daily stretching program to help loosen up tight areas in your body. I don't think the root canal has anything to do with it (I used to be a dentist's assistant) but definitely the results of an accident can be stored in the body for decades or forever. It sounds like you never fully recovered from it and kept adding new problems on top of it. You will also learn a lot about how to help yourself by reading the costochondritis archives.

    18. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 5, Ch. 59, Costochondritis
    costochondritis. The cause of this benign condition is unknown, although costochondritissometimes occurs after vigorous coughing or muscular exertion.
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    19. Costochondritis
    5.03 costochondritis. Presentation. References Disla E, Rhim HR, ReddyA et al costochondritis a prospective analysis in an ED setting.
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    The patient's age is usually in the mid-teens through the thirties, and he complains of a day or more of steady aching with intermittant stabbing chest pain, perhaps following a period of frequent coughing or unusual physical stress, localized to the left or right of the sternum, without radiation, but worse with taking a breath, changing position or moving the arm overhead. He may be concerned about the possibility of a heart attack (though he may not voice his fear) but there is no associated nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, or dyspnea. The mid anterior costal cartilages (connecting ribs to sternum) are diffusely tender to palpation, without swelling or erythema, exactly matching the patient's complaint. The rest of the physical examination is normal, along with normal vital signs and pulse oximetry.
    What to do:
    • Perform a thorough history and physical examination. Give special attention to the character of the pain (onset, severity, quality, radiation, duration, relationship to movement), associated symptoms (shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, diaphoresis, cough), and past history of pre-existing cardiac risk factors (family history of coronary artery disease, smoking, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, elevated cholesterol, cocaine use, age >33 for men and >40 for women). Read the nurse's note for critical details the patient has not repeated to you. Look for pleural or pericardial rubs and arrythmias and obtain a cardiogram and chest x ray when there is any suspicion of a cardiac or pulmonary disorder. The presence of costochondritis does not exclude the possibility of myocardial infarction, pericarditis, pulmonary embolus pneumothorax, pneumonia, or pleural effusion.

    20. Costochondritis And Tietze Syndrome - Arthritis: Health And Medical Information
    MedicineNet Home Diseases Conditions AZ List Arthritis Home costochondritisand Tietze Syndrome. Advanced Search. costochondritis Tietze Syndrome.
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    Medical Author: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR What is costochondritis?
    Costochondritis is a common form of inflammation of the cartilage where ribs attach to the breast bone, the sternum. The inflammation can involve multiple cartilage areas on both sides of the sternum but usually is on one side only. The cause(s) of costochondritis is(are) not known and may involve several factors. Possible causes include heredity (genetic predisposition), viruses, and trauma (injury). Costochondritis can be an independent condition by itself or sometimes be a feature of a more widespread disorder. Examples of illnesses that can feature costochondritis include fibromyalgia psoriatic arthritis ankylosing spondylitis reactive arthritis , and inflammatory bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease What is the Tietze syndrome?

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