borne by the cartilages connected to the upper ribs of the rib cage.
Known causes include chest trauma, overexertion, viral, bacterial or fungal infections, some malignancies, fibromyalgia and some forms of arthritis.
The most characteristic symptom is chest pain; this is generally widespread, meaning it can also radiate to the abdomen or back. costochondritis does not cause swelling.
Canonical therapy includes rest, administration of anti-inflammatories, several applications a day of hot and / or cold compresses and physical treatments (such as physiotherapy).
The use of more invasive therapies, in this case opiates and corticosteroids, occurs only when the previous therapeutic remedies have not provided the desired results.
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Known causes include chest trauma, overexertion, viral, bacterial or fungal infections, some malignancies, fibromyalgia and some forms of arthritis.
The most characteristic symptom is chest pain; this is generally widespread, meaning it can also radiate to the abdomen or back. costochondritis does not cause swelling.
Canonical therapy includes rest, administration of anti-inflammatories, several applications a day of hot and / or cold compresses and physical treatments (such as physiotherapy).
The use of more invasive therapies, in this case opiates and corticosteroids, occurs only when the previous therapeutic remedies have not provided the desired results.
