Prevention and treatment of costochondritis

In daily life, if you feel a slight pain in your chest, you may not take it seriously. However, there are many reasons for chest pain, one of which may be caused by costochondritis. This disease requires timely medical treatment. Therefore, if you have problems such as chest pain, it is recommended that you should check early to ensure safety.

1. Symptoms of costochondritis

Patients mainly present with unilateral or bilateral upper chest wall pain, which may radiate to the back or abdomen. Take a deep breath and stretch to make the pain worse. This symptom is sometimes similar to angina pectoris. If the pain persists, you must seek medical attention as soon as possible.

2. Causes of costochondritis

Chest wall trauma; muscle strain, which is common in heavy manual laborers or athletes; certain viral infections or lung diseases, such as tuberculosis and syphilis infection, can lead to arthritis; other types of arthritis; sternocostal joint tumors, etc.

3. Who is susceptible to nonspecific costochondritis?

Women or people over 40 years old are most likely to get nonspecific costochondritis. People who engage in heavy physical activities; people with allergic constitution; patients with rheumatoid arthritis; patients with ankylosing spondylitis;

4. Prevention of costochondritis

1. When working, pay attention to improving protection awareness. It is best not to lift heavy objects. Do not use excessive force when doing other things, and beware of injuries to the sternal and costal cartilage and ligaments. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest, and don't overwork yourself.

2. Open windows frequently to ventilate, keep the indoor air fresh, participate in more physical activities, and enhance your own resistance. Keep warm at ordinary times to prevent cold.

3. People who often catch colds can get a flu shot if necessary. Wear loose, dry clothes and avoid moisture.

5. Treatment of costochondritis

For the treatment of costochondritis, it is best to use Chinese medicine black plaster. Chinese medicine black plaster can penetrate the skin to produce anti-inflammatory, analgesic, blood circulation and blood stasis, dredge meridians and collaterals, open up the orifices and penetrate the bones, and dispel wind and cold. The plaster applied to the body surface stimulates nerve endings, dilates blood vessels through reflex, promotes local blood circulation, improves nutrition of surrounding tissues, and achieves the purpose of reducing swelling, inflammation and analgesia.