Question 1

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 2

could a sternal rub potentially cause costochondritis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

i am wondering which autoimmune illnesses can cause costochondritis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

would black mould cause costochondritis as ialso suffer fibromyalgia?

Accepted Answer

: No.

Question 6

can costochondritis cause pain where esophugus is located ? where besides the back does it cause pain !?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage in between various ribs. It can be caused by trauma or an infection. Physical examination will reveal marked tenderness in an intercostal region. Costochondritis typically causes pain the front of the rib cage.

Question 7

i need info on causes of costochondritis?

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Pain rib/cartilage: Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone-sternum. Common causes are : injury & coughing and rare causes: rheumatoid arthritis, infection, & tumor. Costochondritis occurs most often in women and in people older than 40. See also
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/costochondritis/ds00626.

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 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 10

does costochondritis cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

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

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