Home Health – Costochondritis: What You Need to Know
Actress Chhavi Mittal, who successfully battled breast cancer last year, has recently been diagnosed with a new health condition. She experiences pain in almost everything she does, from breathing to sitting and even laughing. Mittal shares her health updates and fitness routines on social media, and she openly talked about her diagnosis of costochondritis.
Costochondritis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone. It can cause chest pain, tenderness, and discomfort, often mimicking the symptoms of a heart attack. While not typically serious, it can improve on its own over time.
There are several possible causes of costochondritis, including physical strain or injury, respiratory infections, repetitive motion, arthritis, poor posture, and psychological factors such as stress and anxiety.
Managing costochondritis involves taking ample rest, applying heat or cold packs to the affected area, maintaining good posture, doing gentle stretching exercises, practicing breathing techniques, avoiding triggering activities, and, in some cases, undergoing physical therapy.
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