TIETZE SYNDROME (SYMPTOMS, TREATMENT)
TIETZE SYNDROME?
Acute pain in the chest along with tenderness and swelling of the cartilage is affected, which is commonly palpable on examination.
SYMPTOMS may happen gradually or suddenly:
- a sharp pain of upper ribs
- tenderness around the area of upper ribs
- swelling around the area of upper ribs
note: sudden movement of ribs during physical activity or coughing, sneezing may make the pain worse.
TREATMENT:
In mild cases:
- Proper rest
- Applying heat to the affected region
In some cases used:
- Acupuncture
- Physiotherapy
- Cortisone
- Anti-inflammatory medicine
Consult your doctor to reduce pain and to have healthy lifestyle
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