Question 1

does costochondritis cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

No: Costochondritis causes pain and tenderness in the chest wall. It should not be related to nausea.

Question 2

diagnosed with costochondritis, is it normal for my left arm and leg to tingle and feel numb/weak and also have pains in my neck? is lightheadedness and nausea also normal?

Accepted Answer

: Costochondritis alone should not cause all those described symptoms.

Question 3

can hiv cause costochondritis?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis: Is a medical term for what people in general think of as muscle/joint strain/pain in the chest wall or rib areas.  Anything that causes chest to expand a lot, such as prolonged cough(bronchitis), upper body wgt lifting, swimming, among other activities, can cause costochondritis.Hiv isn't a direct cause, but may weaken one's immune system, so that one may get a lung infection that strains chest muscles.

Question 4

can sleeping incorrectly cause costochondritis?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: This is unlikely, unless you are sleeping in a way to place direct irritating pressure to the costochondral area.

Question 5

does costochondritis cause discomfort when running?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can.  Costochondritis is a musculo-skeletal problem with ribs and joint between the ribs and sternum.  Just like a muscle pull, strain, or tear anywhere else in the body (e.g. Leg), motion will worsen the pain due to repetitive motion on the already weakened and inflammed area.  It usually doesn't cause serious problems but if persistent, see your doctor.

Question 6

can swelling from costochondritis cause stretch marks?

Accepted Answer

No: Stretch marks are tears in the skin cause by weight gain. They can be covered up, but not improved by creams and lotions. The only possibly effective therapy is cosmetic plastic surgery, but that's a big step for a non-health and non-life threatening problem.

Question 7

what can cause recurring bouts of costochondritis thru life? this pain came back suddenly yesterday, does so for a period of time, every year or so.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can come: back and unfortunately you can not do anything about it other than treat it with nsaid.

Question 8

what would cause recurring costochondritis?

Accepted Answer

Previous ones: Recurring costochondritis may occur due to the fact that there is a "weak" spot in your rib that had already been inflamed previously. It tends to be prone to subsequent injuries easier than the rest of the ribs.

Question 9

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 10

could a sternal rub potentially cause costochondritis?

Accepted Answer

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

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