Question 1

i have a lump on my lower left ribs it feels very inflamed and hurts i was told it was a benign tumor  but i also have sinusitis and costochondritis w?

Accepted Answer

Seek reeval: if worse seek reevaluation or second opinion if dissatisfied.  sinusitis not connected/related to ribs

Question 2

what is the cause of sinusitis in general?

Accepted Answer

Drainage: Sinus health is all about drainage - if they can drain, they'll be fine. When swelling associated with allergies or either a bacterial or viral infection advances enough to interfere with sinus drainage, they can get infected, and pressure can build up into a sinus headache. Once the swelling goes down to the point the sinuses can drain again, they'll heal.

Question 3

can fungus cause sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Fungus infection is one (of several) cause of chronic sinusitis.

Question 4

can low vit d levels cause costochondritis?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis: The cause of costochondritis is not fully understood but is thought to be secondary to overuse, trauma, and possibly a recent upper respiratory infection. There is no clear association with vitamin d levels.

Question 5

can rhinitis or sinusitis cause bloody tinged snots?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. The inflammation that accompanies such infections can irritate the sensitive inner linings of the nasal passages. This can result in blood tinges snot, especially if you blow your nose to clear it.

Question 6

could a sternal rub potentially cause costochondritis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any rubbing, stretching, or trauma to the rib region can injure these muscles.

Question 7

can nuvaring cause sinusitis? are these two linked in a way?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: One could be using Nuvaring and also develop the common problem of sinusitis but it is not likely that the use of Nuvaring is causing sinusitis

Question 8

can the symptoms of costochondritis happen for no apparent reason?

Accepted Answer

Yes it could: Some time it could happen for no obvious reason.

Question 9

i am wondering which autoimmune illnesses can cause costochondritis?

Accepted Answer

Lupus: It is comon for lupus pt's to suffer from costochondritis.

Question 10

would black mould cause costochondritis as ialso suffer fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

: No.

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I have a lump on my lower left ribs it feels very inflamed and hurts i was told it was a benign tumor but i also have sinusitis and costochondritis w?

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What is the cause of sinusitis in general?

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Can fungus cause sinusitis?

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Can low vit d levels cause costochondritis?

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Can rhinitis or sinusitis cause bloody tinged snots?

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Could a sternal rub potentially cause costochondritis?

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Can nuvaring cause sinusitis? are these two linked in a way?

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Can the symptoms of costochondritis happen for no apparent reason?

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I am wondering which autoimmune illnesses can cause costochondritis?

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Would black mould cause costochondritis as ialso suffer fibromyalgia?

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