Tietze Syndrome rib – Costochondritis

Costochondritis (Tietze's Syndrome)

What is costochondritis and Tietze's syndrome?

Costochondritis – pain in the front of the chest wall. In particular, this irritation in the area, where the fused bone and cartilage of the chest wall.

Sometimes, in this area there is also swelling and inflammation. This disorder is known as Tietze's syndrome. Our kostohondrit, nor Tietze's syndrome is a serious disease is not. Nonetheless, their symptoms are similar to some dangerous disorders, so, eg, as a heart attack.

Causes of Tietze syndrome and kostohondrita

The cause is often unknown kostohondrita. In other cases, the disease can result from trauma or excessive loads. Some types of arthritis can also affect the onset of pain in this area.

Risk factors for the syndrome Tietze and kostohondrita

For these disorders are unknown risk factors.

Symptoms of the syndrome Tietze and kostohondrita

These symptoms may be associated not only with kostohondritom. These symptoms may be caused by other, more serious diseases, such as heart attack, digestive problems and bone cancer. Consult your doctor, of you have any of the above symptoms:

Acute, localized chest pain, which may be exacerbated, chikhaniye, cough, deep breathing, or twisting movement of the chest;
Soreness or swelling in the joints between the ribs and sternum.

Diagnosis of the syndrome Tietze and kostohondrita

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical examination. He may appoint further testing, if the diagnosis is not clear. Tests for exploring the area of ​​ribs, to rule out other diseases, may include:

• Chest X-ray – test, which uses X-rays to take pictures of the chest;
• Blood tests;
• ECG – test, that records heart activity by measuring electrical current, passing through the heart muscle.

Treatment of Tietze syndrome and kostohondrita

Most cases of costochondritis eventually tested alone. Treatment is not necessary, but options include:

Hot or cold compresses for the treatment of syndrome Tietze and kostohondrita

Compression to help relieve the condition and reduce pain. Try hot or cold compresses, to determine, some of them are more effective.

Analgesics for pain relief for the treatment of syndrome Tietze and kostohondrita

Your doctor may recommend some light pain medication – aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen or naproxen.

Cortisone injections for the treatment of syndrome Tietze and kostohondrita

Local anesthetic and drug called cortisone may be administered directly to the sternum. This can be done, if the discomfort can not cure, using other treatments.

Tietze Syndrome Prevention and kostohondrita

Costochondritis occurs spontaneously at any age, without thorough reasons for it. There is no way, to prevent it.