
	Where results make sense

Topic: Costochondritis

	MedFriendly.com: Costochondritis
		Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that attaches the inner end of the upper ribs to the flat bone in the middle of the chest (known as the sternum).
		Costochondritis may take as long as a year to go away in some people, and the condition can be chronic, meaning that it is a long-term continuous problem.
		Costochondritis is sometimes spelled as costochondritis and is sometimes referred to as Tietze's syndrome.
	www.medfriendly.com /costochondritis.html (1479 words)

	Costochondritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Costochondritis is an insidious inflammation of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone generally affecting the third or fourth ribs.
		Costochondritis may be caused by trauma, as a result of a viral infection, or as part of an inflammatory disease process.
		Costochondritis causes mild to severe pain in the lower rib area or upper breastbone, which can be mistaken as a heart attack, usually between the breast and upper abdomen.
	www.jetler.com /jos_autoimmune_sanctuary/jas_costo.html (1387 words)

	Costochondritis and Tietze Syndrome - Arthritis and arthritic conditions, medications, and treatment on MedicineNet.com
		Costochondritis is a common form of inflammation of the cartilage where ribs attach to the breast bone, the sternum.
		Costochondritis should be distinguished from Tietze syndrome, a condition involving the same area of the front of the chest.
		Costochondritis is not associated with swelling, as opposed to Tietze syndrome where swelling is characteristic.
	www.medicinenet.com /costochondritis_and_tietze_syndrome/article.htm (561 words)

	Costochondritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Costochondritis is chest pain and tenderness in this region of the chest.
		One type of costochondritis caused by swelling of the cartilage is called "Tietzes syndrome." It can occur anywhere in the chest but usually on the left side.
		Costochondritis is a common cause of pain in the front of the chest.
	www.lakeside.ca /Patient_Info/costochondritis.htm (324 words)

	Costochondritis
		Costochondritis is an inflammation and associated tenderness of the cartilage (i.e., the costochondral joints) that attaches the front of the ribs to the breastbone.
		Costochondritis should be distinguished from Tietze Syndrome, which is an inflammation involving the same area of the chest, but also includes swelling.
		Though the causes of costochondritis are not well known, avoidance of activities that may strain (e.g., the repetitive misuse of muscles) or cause trauma to the rib cage is recommended to prevent the occurrence of costochondritis.
	www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/costochondritis.jsp (679 words)

	Costochondritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Costochondritis when associated with RPC is best controlled through RPC medications and non-exasperation of the inflammed joints.
		Costochondritis is an inflammatory process of the costochondral or costosternal joints that causes localized pain and tenderness.
		The second to fifth costochondral junctions most commonly are involved costochondritis is a benign cause of chest pain and is an important consideration in the differential diagnosis.
	www.polychondritis.com /Costochondritis/Costochondritis.html (430 words)

	Costochondritis and PBC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone (costo = rib, chond = cartilage, itis = inflammation).
		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.
		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.
	pbcers.org /livdis8.htm (252 words)

	costochondritis web site
		Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone
		Costochondritis may 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.
		Costochondritis is a benign cause of chest pain, in contrast to myocardial ischemia or infarction, which is an important consideration in the differential diagnosis of chest pain.
	www.cfids-cab.org /cfs-inform/Ic/costomm.htm (3168 words)

	Costochondritis - RealAge Medical Encyclopedia
		Costochondritis is inflammation of the joint between a rib and the breastbone (sternum) or between the bony part of the rib and the rib cartilage.
		The main symptom of costochondritis is pain or tenderness in the front of the chest near the breastbone.
		Costochondritis is not a serious condition, but a heart attack is. Because the pain can be confused with a heart attack, you may need some tests for proper diagnosis of the problem.
	www.realage.com /research_library/searchResults.aspx?link=file://Utility2/crsfiles/aha/aha_costocho_crs.htm (408 words)

	Space Coast Pain Institute - Costochondritis
		OVERVIEW: Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage.
		Unfortunately, costochondritis itself will not show up on any x-ray, but in extreme cases a bone scan may be positive.
		Costochondritis is usually a one-time event, although in some patients it can become chronic and recur.
	www.yourpaininstitute.com /-costoch.html (498 words)

	The Analyst - Internet Health Report: Condition: Costochronditis
		Costochondritis, also known as Tietze Syndrome, is the inflammation of the cartilage where the ribs attach to the breastbone (sternum).
		Slipping Rib Syndrome, sometimes also called costochondritis, may be caused by hypermobility of the anterior end of the costal cartilage.
		Cortisone shots are one way of reducing the inflammation of costochondritis but repeated injections are not recommended as they are said to weaken the cartilage after extended periods of use.
	www.digitalnaturopath.com /cond/C597513.html (750 words)

	eMedicine - Costochondritis : Article by Joseph P Garry, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Costochondritis is a common cause of chest pain in children and adolescents.
		The remaining cases may result from costochondral irritation due to direct trauma, aggressive exercise that caused a strain, or a prior upper respiratory tract infection with cough that caused repeated stretching and strain at the costochondral junction.
		Costochondral joint injection is indicated for patients with severe pain for whom oral analgesics are either ineffective or contraindicated.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/topic487.htm (2167 words)

	Costochondritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone or sternum.
		Costochondritis (with unknown cause) is a common cause of chest pain in children and adolescents.
		Costochondritis may also occur as the result of an infection or as a complication of surgery on your sternum.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /costochondritis/article_em.htm (377 words)

	Reginald B. Cherry Ministries
		Costochondritis is an inflammation in the cartilages where the ribs join the breastbone.
		This is costochondritis, which literally means inflammation of the cartilage.
		The key symptom is pain-not in the center portion of the chest under the breastbone, which is more typical of heart related pain-but rather pain along the edges of the breastbone.
	www.drcherry.org /sept28.htm (244 words)

	costochondritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Costochrondritis is a condition in which there is pain which is localized in the flexible joints (costochondral junctions) of the rib cage, where the ribs attach somewhat flexibly to the breast bone (sternum).
		This pain is not as sharp and intense as that of a rib fracture (which might be considered if there is a history of a blow to the chest).
		The treatment of costochondritis is anti-inflammatory medicine such as ibuprofen or naprosyn.
	www.drhull.com /EncyMaster/C/costochondritis.html (203 words)

	Costochondritis and Breast Pain
		Costochondritis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the cartilage of the ribs where the ribs connect with the breastbone (sternum).
		Women with breast pain caused by costochondritis often describe their pain as a burning sensation in the breast.
		There are a number of possible causes of costochondritis: heavy lifting or any other activity that stretches the upper body, trauma to the rib cage, poor posture, aging, a recent viral upper respiratory infection, and pneumonia or other lung disease.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/breast_health/86154 (418 words)

	THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 5, Ch. 59, Costochondritis
		The cause of this benign condition is unknown, although costochondritis sometimes occurs after vigorous coughing or muscular exertion.
		Costochondritis results in sharp anterior chest pain of varying intensity that typically worsens with straining or motion of the rib cage.
		Tietze's syndrome is a presentation of costochondritis in which objective signs of inflammation--swelling and occasionally erythema--are present over the affected area.
	www.merck.com /mrkshared/mmanual/section5/chapter59/59g.jsp (192 words)

	HerbChina2000.com - Herbal Remedies - Costochondritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Costochondritis causes pain in the lower rib area or upper breastbone.
		Most commonly the cause of costochondritis is classified as 'idiopathic,' or unknown.
		Tietze syndrome is often referred to as costochondritis, which is an inflammation involving the same area of the chest, but also includes swelling.
	www.herbchina2000.com /therapies/MCT.shtml (926 words)

	Tietze's Syndrome (Costochondritis)- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		It is characterized by swelling of one or more costal cartilages causing pain that may radiate to the neck, shoulder, or arm and mimic the pain of coronary artery disease.
		The term costochondritis is often used interchangeably with Tietze's syndrome, but some restrict the former term to pain of the costochondral articulations without swelling.
		Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or Reiter's syndrome may involve costochondral joints but are distinguished easily by their other clinical features.
	www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/43/691.html (437 words)

	Costochondritis
		Costochondritis is a localized pain in the anterior (front) chest wall.
		Occurring in patients of any age, costochondritis merely means pain at the junction of the bony and cartilaginous parts of a rib—usually the second, third, fourth, or fifth rib—that is highly localized.
		Neither costochondritis nor Tietze’s syndrome is a serious disease, but their symptoms mimic those of several dangerous conditions.
	healthlibrary.epnet.com /GetContent.aspx?token=af362d97-4f80-4453-a175-02cc6220a387&chunkiid=96919 (505 words)

	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.
		Costochondritis is not life-threatening, but a heart attack is.
	www.dmc.org /health_info/topics/bone3420.html (216 words)

	Chest Pain in Children, Costochondritis
		Although the exact cause is not understood, a common cause of chest wall condition is called "Costochondritis" which usually occurs in pre-adolescents and teenagers; I can't help to think that it is related in some way to puberty.
		Costochondritis is an inflammation of the joint between the breast bone(sternum) and the ribs.
		In younger children this "costochondral" area is soft or cartilaginous.
	www.drpaul.com /library/CHESTPAIN.html (600 words)

	Costochondritis (Tietze's syndrome)
		Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the inner end of each rib with the breastbone (sternum).
		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.
		These are also the symptoms of a heart attack, so it is always necessary to take them seriously and make the diagnosis of costochondritis with care.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/costochondritis.htm (462 words)

	Pain Management Department Therapy by Diagnosis: Costochondritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Costochondritis is a frequent cause of anterior chest pain.
		It is important to rule out cardiac disease as a source of the pain.
		If pain is resistant to these therapies injection of the costochondral joint with local anesthetic and steroid might be of benefit.
	www.hmcnet.harvard.edu /brighampain/therapy/costochondritis.html (68 words)

	Costochondritis - Page 1 - PainCenterOnline:
		The cause of costochondritis is not known, but it often follows chest injuries, persistent coughing, overuse of the upper body (e.g., shoulder, arm),
		The chest pain in costochondritis may be sharp and fleeting or dull and lasting.
		It is often a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that it may be diagnosed after the physician rules out other conditions, such as coronary artery disease, that may be causing the symptoms.
	pain.healthcentersonline.com /chestabdomenpelvicpain/costochondritis.cfm (366 words)

	Costochondritis: Health Topics: UI Health Care
		Costochondritis is a pain in the front of the chest.
		Costochondritis is not a serious condition, but a heart attack is. Because the pain can be confused with a heart attack, tests may be needed for proper diagnosis of the problem.
		Treatment for costochondritis and Tietze's syndrome is the same.
	www.uihealthcare.com /topics/bonesjointsmuscles/bone3420.html (398 words)

	Costochondritis? :: The Doctors Lounge(TM)
		Costochondritis is a benign condition, cause is unknown, 2/3 of patients are females.
		It sometimes occurs after vigorous Coughing or muscular strain but a direct blow is not usually a preceeding event.
		costochondritis usually involves an area that is invisible to X-rays.
	www.thedoctorslounge.net /orthopedics/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2692 (523 words)

	Costochondritis :: The Doctors Lounge(TM)
		Ive seen a doctor once and told me im fine since my ECG was normal and the pain wasnt associated with Shortness of breath.He said, its only costochondritis, at my age of 28, its very unlikely to be cardiac.
		I don't have family history of heart probs but this is becoming uncomfortable when I feel it, though I can take NSAID at times but I don't really like to take meds for long time.
		The characteristics of the Chest pain that you have been having are not typical of costochondritis also, I think what you might be having is esophageal spasms and/or reflux.
	www.thedoctorslounge.net /forums/viewtopic.php?t=2539 (398 words)

	Abstract: Can Early Diagnosis and Management of Costochondritis Reduce Acute Chest Pain Admissions?
		This was a retrospective observational study of 25 consecutive patients (17 female), mean age 50 years (range 26–75), with costochondritis who initially presented with acute chest pain.
		Patients with costochondritis frequently present with acute chest pain, often resulting in multiple admissions and investigations.
		The findings suggest early review may improve patient care and reduce expenditure; in recurrent cases of costochondritis, sulfasalazine may be of additional longterm benefit.
	www.jrheum.com /abstracts/abstracts04/2269.html (349 words)

	Regenerative Nutrition - Natural Remedies for Costochondritis
		Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone, it can be caused by infection, an inflammatory disease process and other unknown causes.
		When it is a chronic condition, it will tend to come and go, in many cases it disappears completely in 6 — 12 months.
		We have had reports from customers who have experienced rapid relief from Costochondritis in just a few days.
	www.regenerativenutrition.com /content.asp?id=325 (696 words)

	Costochondritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		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.
		If there is any suggestion of cardiac or pulmonary disease, complaints of chest tightness or pressure, or significant cardiac risk factors, obtain apropriate consultation to consider admission and further diagnostic evaluation.
	www.ncemi.org /cse/cse0503.htm (402 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)