Costochondritis

Costochondritis

Costochondritis

Costochondritis is the disease in which pain and
inflammation occur in the cartilage of the rib.

  • In general, it often occurs on 3rd-4th rib and it begins before the age of 40.
  • Main symptom of costochondritis is the pain of chest walls.
    In particular, when it is pressed, sharp pain is made. When a patient moves,
    it tends to be worse.
  • It occurs to both men and women. In most cases, if it is stabilized, it will be
    improved. It is different from angina pectoris derived from the heart.


Treatments

  • Costochondritis is easily cured.
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  • Apply the ice pack on the painful area.
  • If the pain gets severe, avoid the sudden movement.
  • Avoid trauma such as bruising to the chest.
  • If the pain is severe, you can take anti-inflammatory analgesic drug. If it is extremely severe,
    topical steroid injection can be performed.