Went to er lastnight thought i was having heart attack but tests came back good so they said i have costalchondritis what is this?

Chest pain: Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs, also known as Tietze's syndrome. It is not s serious condition, treated with anti- inflammatory meds like Ibuprofen.

CostoChondritis: is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone, the most common causes of it is trauma, strenuous exercise, some infections. Sometimes no cause is detected for it, It is treated with Antiinflammatory medications.

Costochondritis: Costochondritis is a painful inflammation of the cartilage in your ribcage. Rest and regular use of NSAIDs such as Advil (ibuprofen) or Motrin for a few days is generally first line treatment plan.

Costochondritis: It is an inflammation of the cartilage which connects the ribs to the sternum (breast bone) It can cause severe pain, usually worse with breathing or movement. The treatment is pain and antiinflammatory medicines. It is not dangerous. Hope this helps!

Costochondritis: It is a painful inflammation of the cartilaginous components of the rib cage that can cause misery but is self limiting and often amenable to anti inflammatory analgesics as well as local trigger point injection.

Rib joint swelling: In the front of your chest is a big bone, the sternum. Attached to it from both sides are the anterior (or front part) of your first through sixth rib. Usually, rib numbers 2,3,4, and maybe 5, can get sore at the sternal to rib joint. Kinda like arthritis. Fancy word...costochondritis. Usually resolves well with 3-7 days of NSAIDs (like motrin, advil, ibuprofen, naproxen or aleve)

Inflammation in ribs: Costochondritis is irritation or inflammation of the joint between the ribs and the breastbone (yes, there are joints there). It can feel similar to a heart attack (heavy, dull ache or pain) but usually lasts longer, is worse with movement or deep breathing, and can be provoked by pushing on the ribs in the area. Fortunately it can be treated with anti-inflammatory med. Heating pad also helps.

Irritation: The cartilage- chondritis and ribs- costal are connected at front. Inflammation of the junction can cause pain and mimic heart pain? Local trauma, squeeze, stretch, may cause irritation.