Can Costochondritis Cause Dizziness?
Causes of Pain The condition may be caused by exercise, excess activity, overuse, playing contact sports, a recent injury or minor trauma to the anterior chest wall. Pain can come on suddenly or may happen gradually over time. Costochondritis can also occur following an upper respiratory viral infection, particularly from the strain of coughing. Bacterial infection that occurs following chest surgery may be responsible as well. Although in many cases, the cause of pain and tenderness remains unknown, costochondritis usually goes away on its own. While the pain typically lasts from several days to weeks, health information published in Johns Hopkins Symptoms and Remedies Reference points out that the condition has been known to last for up to several years. Some people report recurrent episodes. If you suffer this kind of pain you should make an appointment to see your doctor. It may be necessary to rule out other causes for the pain including heart disease. Symptoms usually include mil
