Costochondral Syndrome

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Apr 03, 2015

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Other Names :

Chest wall pain, Costochondritis, Costosternal chondrodynia

What is Costochondral Syndrome ?

Acute and temporary inflammation of costal cartilage (that which connects each rib to the sternum at the costosternal joint).

Cause(s) :

Idiopathic

Symptoms :

Chest pain - Sharp and stabbing, worse with movement, exertion and deep breathing
Swelling or tenderness in ribs
Pain at sternum
Breathing trouble
Nausea and vomiting

Diagnosis and Tests :