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.
Viral, bacterial, or fungal infection of the rib joint, blunt force trauma to the chest, or repeated motion injuries could cause costochondritis. The affected individual is likely to experience a dull, constant pain in the chest. The pain usually worsens when the person coughs or sneezes. Rib injuries and intercostal strain could also cause pain in the chest region. The symptoms of the aforementioned conditions can be alleviated with the help of drug therapy.