Treatment Of Costochondritis!

Treatment of Costochondritis

Homeopathic Treatment of Costochondritis
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Costochondritis
Psychotherapy Treatment of Costochondritis
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Costochondritis
Surgical Treatment of Costochondritis
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Costochondritis
Other Treatment of Costochondritis
What is Costochondritis
Symptoms of Costochondritis
Causes of Costochondritis
Risk factors of Costochondritis
Complications of Costochondritis
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Costochondritis
Precautions & Prevention of Costochondritis
Treatment of Costochondritis 

Homeopathic Treatment of Costochondritis

Homeopathy soothes inflammation and quickly relieves pain and other complaints. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines for treatment of costochondritis are:

Agar
Arg m
Ledum
Naja
Bryonia

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Chostochondritis

Acupuncture is popular worldwide for quick pain relief and healing. In this therapy certain acupoints are stimulated to get desired pain relief.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Costochondritis

Allopathic Treatment of Costochondritis involves the following medications:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Antidepressants
Anti-seizure drugs
Surgical Treatment of Costochondritis

If conservative measures don’t work, then surgery is needed.
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Costochondritis
Arnica is a helpful herb in treating your costochondritis

What is Costochondritis?

Costochondritis is a painful condition of the chest wall. It is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone (sternum), a junction known as the costosternal joint.

Symptoms of Costochondritis

Pain on left side of breastbone
Tenderness on left side of breastbone
Worsens when taking deep breaths or coughing

Causes of Costochondritis

Heavy lifting and strenuous exercise
A blow to the chest
Joint infection
Tumors
Arthritis

Risk factors of Costochondritis

Most often in women
People older than 40

Diagnosis of Costochondritis

Diagnosis of Costochondritis involves the following tests:

Physical exam
Chest X-ray or an electrocardiogram

Precautions & Prevention of Costochondritis

Avoid activities that seem to trigger costochondritis-like pain
Make sure your child’s bag is not so heavy
Wash your hands thoroughly and often
Avoid sharing drinking glasses or utensils with others
Limit your exposure to people who are ill