Monday, July 14, 2014

5 Fact To Know About Costochondritis

Costochondritis is an inflammatory disease that affects the areas where the cartilage holds the ribs to the breastbone. It can be painful, especially when moving, but is not normally serious or lethal. However, if you are experiencing chest pains of any kind, be sure to see a doctor immediately, to rule out other, more serious conditions.

1. Explanation
Bones are support structures for the body and are rigid. Sometimes areas that contain bones need freedom to move. The body answers that problem with flexible cartilage used to bind bones together. The cartilage binding your ribs to your breastbone allow your chest to expand as you inhale. Costochondritis occurs when, due to injury or unknown reasons, the joints where the cartilage hold the breastbone and ribs together becomes inflamed.

2. At-risk
Anyone can get the disease. Some doctors believe that young adults and women may suffer more often from the inflammation, but it can also affect men and children. Those that have strenuous jobs or perform repetitive tasks using the upper body can put themselves at higher risk for the condition.

3. Causes
Costochondritis is sometimes caused by a traumatic event, resulting in inflammation due to injury to the ribs, breastbone, or cartilage in the chest. Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that can cause body pain, can also cause it. However, it is not unusual for the condition to appear with no apparent cause.

4. Treatments
While it many times clears on its own, there are a number of ways to alleviate any associated pain. Pain killers and anti-inflammatory medication (both over the counter and prescription) could be prescribed. In extreme cases, steroids or anesthetic injections might be chosen by your doctor to help. Many times, patients find relief with the much less invasive methods, such as stretches, applying heat and cold, and osteopathic manipulation.

5. Prognosis
The outlook for costochondritis is typically good. The condition usually only lasts a few weeks by simply resting the affected area, and symptoms can be relieved with simple measures, since most cases are not severe. Often, the condition improves on its own and no longer affects the patient after a few months.

For more information about costochondritis in the Georgetown, Texas, area, click here.

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