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What is the primary symptom of costochondritis?
What is the primary symptom of costochondritis?
- Pain in the upper costochondral and sternocostal joints (correct)
- Swelling of the costal cartilage
- Shortness of breath
- Fever and chills
How is costochondritis differentiated from Tietze syndrome?
How is costochondritis differentiated from Tietze syndrome?
- By the presence of fever in costochondritis
- By the presence of sharp stabbing pain in costochondritis
- By the location of swelling in the costal cartilage (correct)
- By pain being present on both sides in Tietze syndrome
What is believed to be the cause of costochondritis?
What is believed to be the cause of costochondritis?
- Autoimmune reaction
- Infectious factor
- Muscle strain
- Repetitive minor trauma (correct)
How is costochondritis diagnosed?
How is costochondritis diagnosed?
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How is persistent discomfort from costochondritis managed?
How is persistent discomfort from costochondritis managed?
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Which of the following is the primary cause of costochondritis?
Which of the following is the primary cause of costochondritis?
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How common is chest pain as a symptom of costochondritis in emergency department presentations?
How common is chest pain as a symptom of costochondritis in emergency department presentations?
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What distinguishes Tietze syndrome from costochondritis?
What distinguishes Tietze syndrome from costochondritis?
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How is costochondritis primarily diagnosed?
How is costochondritis primarily diagnosed?
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In cases with persistent discomfort, what treatment option may be considered for management of costochondritis?
In cases with persistent discomfort, what treatment option may be considered for management of costochondritis?
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