Question 1

how can i tell difference between costochondritis and a sign of heart attack?

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Heart Attack: Costochondritis is inflammation of the bone to cartilage of the sternum (breastbone).  The pain is worse when you push on this area.   A heart attack on the other hand is from the heart muscle not getting enough blood supply (and oxygenated blood).  Heart attack pain is not made worse by pressing on the sternum.  It often feels like a huge pressure on the chest, and may radiate into the jaw or arm

Question 2

how can i know difference between costochondritis and a sign of heart attack?

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Costochondritis: Costochondritis is inflammation along the breast bone where the cartilage attaches to bone.   Does it hurt to press on your sternum?    If so, that suggests Costochondritis.    Heart attack symptoms often involve a pressure feeling on the chest, nausea, shortness of breath, pain in the haw or the arm.    When in doubt, seek medical attention immediately.

Question 3

what are the signs of a costochondritis relapse/worsening. i also diagnosed with constipation. this morning i couldn't wake up i was dizzy and drowsy ?

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Costochondritis hurt: s when you move the joint,either by moving your chest wall or by direct pressure over the inflamed joint.Neither this or constipation,can explain your dizziness and fatigue.(btw-Milk of Magnesia"Mint Flavor"works great to clean u out)

Question 4

is costochondritis dangerous?

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Not life-threatening: Costochondritis is caused by inflammation of the cartilage of the chest wall. Symptoms include chest wall pain that is reproducible by touching the area on the chest. It also typically hurts to take a deep breath, cough, etc. Treatment with antiinflammatory medications like ibuprofen and heat to the area decreases symptoms until the inflammation resolves. See your doctor to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 5

how is costochondritis detected?

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Push on ribs: If the doctor pushes on the ribs or sternum and it reproduces pain, it's likely costochondritis.

Question 6

how does one get costochondritis?

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: The cause is usually not known.
Visit this site for information on this topic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/costochondritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20371175

Question 7

can costochondritis become serious?

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Yes, sometimes: Costochondritis is usually not severe nor disabling because a person with costochondritis can still do many or most of the things that people without costochondritis can do. However, some unlucky patients have a lot of pain and inflammation such that they have trouble moving about, coughing, taking deep breaths, exercising, working, etc...  A primary care doctor can evaluate and offer medications.

Question 8

how can i treat costochondritis pain?

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Costochondritis: The best is to take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.

Question 9

tips for living with costochondritis

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Costochondritis: First of, make sure it is costochondritis not anything else, as internal disease mimicking the condition, e.g. heart or lung condition. Then, know it is sort of chronic inflammation and may take time to resolve, anti inflammatory treatment with NSAIDS, unless contraindicated, systemic or topical is the cornerstone for controlling pain, besides resting the area, warm compresses, etc. Good luck

Question 10

are there any meds for costochondritis?

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Yes: Any antiinflammatory like nsaids( Ibuprofen or naprosyn (naproxen) like meds) will help. Remember to use the smallest possible dosis for the shortest period of time protecting your stomach with food, antacids, h2blockers ( zantac) or ppis (prilosec).

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