Question 1

what can cause chondritis and how is it treated?

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It means inflammat-: -ation of cartilage it can B induced by infection, surgery, drugs injections. Also can B from injury. Usually there is causally related to something.

Question 2

what leads to chondritis and how to treat it?

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Not enough info: What type of chondritis? What area is involved? The answer depends on the location and the severity.

Question 3

can you give me more info on costo chondritis/tietze syndrome?

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See details: You can learn best by googling the term. It is pain and tenderness in the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the sternum or breast bone. It is often described as an inflammation but studies have shown that is only rarely the case. The cause is unknown but it is often a component of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain syndromes.

Question 4

chondritis - why is there hardly anything known about this? i was diagnosed with this wednesday and i have not found much information.

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This is a basic term: Chondritis just means inflammation of cartilage.  You need to know where it is, how large an area it is, what grade it is as part of the further definition of your type of chondritis.

Question 5

i think i may have chondritis, because everytime i flex my chest or bend over directly in the center hurts. what should i do? how does it go away?

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Possible: It could be costochondritis but you should see your doctor to rule out other causes.

Question 6

what is the treatment or solution for costo chondritis ?

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Costochondritis: Hi, Antiinflammatory medication like NSAID (Motrin, Advil, (ibuprofen)...).

Question 7

i was told i had chondritis of 2nd rib almost 3 weeks ago. pain has stopped but hard bump on rib still. how long does it usually last?

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See details: A localized issue in a single rib is very unusual so it is difficult to offer an answer without being able to personally examine the area. If it was due to trauma give it 3-6 weeks. If it was not, see a rheumatologist to find out why this occurred and to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 8

could chondritis cause flares of aching pain under and around bottom of rib cage, front and back, that worsens with activity and improves lying down?

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Unlikely: Other issues are more likely. Have you seen a rheumatologist?

Question 9

4 mos ago had cost chondritis. have had 2 recurrences since. viral infections shouldn't recur should they? thanks

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Not viral: Costochondritis has an unknown cause and it is likely not related to a viral infection. It can be recurrent or chronic.

Question 10

post by-pass surgery have developed conditions causing considerate on-going chest pain. doctors debating between angina and costal chondritis for 2 yr?

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Angiogram: Sounds like a coronary angiogram or cardiac cta is in order to better sort this out.

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What can cause chondritis and how is it treated?

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Can you give me more info on costo chondritis/tietze syndrome?

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Chondritis - why is there hardly anything known about this? i was diagnosed with this wednesday and i have not found much information.

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I think i may have chondritis, because everytime i flex my chest or bend over directly in the center hurts. what should i do? how does it go away?

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What is the treatment or solution for costo chondritis ?

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I was told i had chondritis of 2nd rib almost 3 weeks ago. pain has stopped but hard bump on rib still. how long does it usually last?

A member asked:

Could chondritis cause flares of aching pain under and around bottom of rib cage, front and back, that worsens with activity and improves lying down?

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4 mos ago had cost chondritis. have had 2 recurrences since. viral infections shouldn't recur should they? thanks

A member asked:

Post by-pass surgery have developed conditions causing considerate on-going chest pain. doctors debating between angina and costal chondritis for 2 yr?

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