Ask A Doctor: What Are Complications Of Costochondritis?
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Expert opinion from Daniel A. Foster
DO, MPH · 16 years of experience · USA
This is a self-limiting state. Costochondritis in patients may be refractory or recurrent. The most important step in determining if you have costochondritis is to rule out other, potentially fatal causes of chest discomfort.
Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy
M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA
Complications of costochondritis can be recurrence of pain. Chest pain with costochondritis may be a sign of fibromyalgia, which can be ruled out with heart check-ups.
Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham
M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA
Complications of costochondritis include: -Long term pain -Difficulty in concentrating -Fatigue -Depression
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