THE EFFECT OF ALKALOSIS ON THE RELATIONSHIP. BETWEEN SERUM CALCIUM AND PROTEXN IN VIVO*. BY HERMAN YANNET. (From the Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven) (Received for publication, September 26, 1940) In the absence of definite experimental evidence, it has generally.
Costochondritis can be aggravated by any activity that places stress on your chest area, such as strenuous exercise or even simple movements like reaching up to a high cupboard. Any activity that makes the pain in your chest area worse should be avoided until the inflammation in your ribs and cartilage has improved.
Causes. Costochondritis usually has no clear cause. Occasionally, however, costochondritis may be caused by: 1  Injury. 2  A blow to the chest is one example. 3  Physical strain. 4  Heavy lifting, strenuous exercise and severe coughing have been linked to costochondritis.5  Arthritis. Injury. 2  A blow to the chest is one example. 3  Physical strain. 4  Heavy lifting, strenuous exercise and severe coughing have been linked to costochondritis. 5  Arthritis. 6  Costochondritis might be linked to specific problems, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.