Costochondritis is a condition where the cartilage in the rib cage is inflamed. The affected cartilage is where the upper ribs attach to the breastbone. Costochondritis causes chest pain that ranges from mild to severe. The mild cases cause your chest to feel tender to touch and some pain when you apply pressure on the […]
Costochondritis arises when the cartilage found between the rib and breastbone or sternum becomes swollen and inflamed. It is a common cause of chest pain in adolescents and children. What are the causes? Frequent minor damage to the chest wall Respiratory infections due to viruses Relapsing polychondritis Fibromyalgia Reactive arthritis Bacterial infections from using recreational