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Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome or costosternal syndrome, is a benign inflammation of the upper costochondral (rib to cartilage) and sternocostal (cartilage to sternum) joints. 90% of patients are affected in multiple ribs on a single side, typically at the 2nd to 5th ribs. [1]
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Chest pain in children is the pain felt in the chest by infants, children and adolescents. In most cases the pain is not associated with the heart. It is primarily identified by the observance or report of pain by the infant, child or adolescent by reports of distress by parents or caregivers.
Childhood chronic illness refers to conditions in pediatric patients that are usually prolonged in duration, do not resolve on their own, and are associated with impairment or disability. [1] The duration required for an illness to be defined as chronic is generally greater than 12 months, but this can vary, and some organizations define it by ...
Relapsing polychondritis is a systemic disease characterized by repeated episodes of inflammation and in some cases deterioration of cartilage.The disease can be life-threatening if the respiratory tract, heart valves, or blood vessels are affected.
Fourth grade (also 4th Grade or Grade 4) is the fourth year of formal or compulsory education. It is the fourth year of primary school . Children in fourth grade are usually 9–10 years old.
Costochondritis is considered a more common condition and is not associated with any swelling to the affected joints, which is the defining distinction between the two. [ 2 ] [ 5 ] Tietze syndrome commonly affects the 2nd or 3rd rib and typically occurs among a younger age group, [ 2 ] while costochondritis affects the 2nd to 5th ribs and has ...
Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition presenting with but not limited to widespread musculoskeletal pain, often accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Symptoms can vary widely; common reports include chest pain, muscle weakness, abdominal cramps, dizziness, insomnia, and numbness or tingling [ 29 ]