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Inflammatory costochondritis
Pain usually preceded by exercise or an upper respiratory tract infection
Description of pain
Usually sharp
Affects the anterior chest wall
Localized or radiat...
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents
Reassurance
If pain disturbs normal activities and sports, infiltration with local anesthetic may prove usefu...
Long-lasting condition
Follow-up once a year is recommended.
Infectious costochondritis
Long-term follow-up after surge...
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64109004 Costalchondritis (disorder)
30128009 Tietze’s disease
Q: Am I having or will I have a heart attack?
A: Chest pain does not imply a heart problem. This pain arises from the chest wall; there is no risk of a myocardial infarction. A cardiac etiology to ...
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