Tietze syndrome; chest pain

Tietz syndrome

Tietz syndrome; chest pain ==========================

The exact cause of this disease is still unknown and it is named after the German person who introduced this disease in 1909.

is. In 70-80% of cases, pain is felt around one rib and only one side of the chest is involved.. Inflammation of the cartilage of the affected rib leads to pain. Inflammation causes swelling and this area may become tender, warm, swollen or red.... The pain of Teitz syndrome is felt like this: - Occurs suddenly or gradually. - Severe pain, shooting pain, mild pain, etc. are felt. - pain varies from mild to severe. - The pain spreads to the arm, neck and towards the shoulders. - Worse during exercise, sneezing or coughing. The pain usually subsides after a few months, but the swelling lasts longer. What is the cause of Teitz syndrome? The exact cause of this complication is not known... Generally, researchers believe that such a complication occurs due to damage to the ribs.. Damage may be caused by: - Excessive cough - Severe vomiting - upper tract infection including sinusitis or laryngitis - Extreme or repetitive physical activities - Injuries or trauma

Are they? The things that increase the probability of contracting this disease are as follows: - Titz syndrome mostly affects children and people under 40 years old.... This condition is very common in people between 20 and 30 years old. - A survey conducted in 2017 showed that the number of cases of this disease was higher in spring and winter. - In addition to this previous study, it was also shown that women are affected by this disease more than men.. But other studies have shown that this syndrome affects women and men equally. What is the difference between Teitz syndrome and Costochondritis?. But there is an important difference which is as follows: ### Teitz syndrome - This is a rare disease and usually people under the age of 40 get this disease. - Symptoms include swelling and pain. - In 70% of cases, you feel pain in only one area. - Most of the time, it includes the second or third gear. ### Costochondritis - This is a relatively common disease and affects people over 40 years old. - The patient feels pain without swelling. - In 90% of cases, you will feel pain in more than one area. - usually includes the second gear among five gears. How is Teitz syndrome diagnosed? It is very difficult to diagnose this disease. When you see a pain specialist for chest pain, he or she will first run tests to rule out serious problems, such as angina, pleurisy, or a heart attack. The doctor will perform a physical exam, ask about your symptoms, and order certain tests to rule out other causes and help make the correct diagnosis. Diagnostic tests include the following: - Blood tests to check for signs of a heart attack or other conditions - X-rays to check the ribs and see if the cartilage is inflamed - X-ray of the chest to check the presence of any diseases related to the bones and tissues of this part - MRI of the chest to check for any cartilage thickening or inflammation - Bone scan to check your bones in more detail - Electrocardiogram (EKG) to check heart function and rule out heart diseases Ultimately, the diagnosis of this disease is based on your symptoms and ruling out other possible causes of pain.

What is the treatment of Teitz syndrome?. The important treatment solutions that are considered for this complication are as follows: - Rest - avoid heavy activities - Putting a warm compress on the affected area In some people, the pain improves on its own without any treatment. To help relieve pain, your doctor sometimes recommends pain relievers such as over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs... If pain persists, stronger pain relievers may be prescribed. Other treatment solutions that are prescribed if the symptoms are chronic and persistent include steroid injection to reduce swelling or injection of lidocaine in the affected area to reduce pain. Although the swelling remains in the long term.. but the pain caused by this disease improves within a few months.... sometimes the disease resolves and recurs again.... If these closed and non-invasive treatment methods do not help reduce pain and swelling, finally surgery is considered for the patient. last word Titz syndrome is a rare and benign disease that leads to swelling and painful sensitivity of the cartilage around one or more upper ribs that are connected to the breastbone. This disease affects mostly people under 40 years of age. Do not forget that this disease is different from cotochondritis, unlike Tietz syndrome, this disease affects people over 40 years old. This condition is diagnosed by ruling out other conditions that lead to chest pain.... It usually resolves with rest and applying a warm compress to the affected area.