Disorder characterize by swelling of rib cartilage, causing pain; it may accompany a chronic respiratory disorder, but in many cases the cause is unknown and it resolves without treatment.
A painful swelling of a rib in the region of the chest, over the junction of bone and cartilage. The cause is unknown and the condition usually resolves without treatment, but in some cases local injections of corticosteroids are required.
Inflammation of the costochondral cartilages. This self-limiting disease is of unknown etiology. The pain may be confused with that of myocardial infarction. There is no specific therapy, but some relief is provided by injecting the area with local anesthetics or corticosteroids.
Pain in a specific region of the chest’s front wall, typically aggravated by arm or torso movement, or by applying pressure to the chest area.
The condition, also known as costochondritis, arises from the inflammation of one or multiple rib cartilages and can result in symptoms lasting for months. Management options include pain relievers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, or direct corticosteroid injections into the affected cartilage.