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How do you pronounce chondrochondritis?
The word chondritis is pronounced /CON-dry-tus/.
The medical term describes an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum?
According to a pulmonologist, its called costochondritis.CostochondritisYes, costochondritis is sinflammation of the cartilage that joins the rib to the sternum. Another term for costochondritis is Tzietze's syndrome.
What is cause for pain under right rib when coughing?
I have this, and the doctor said it's a chondritis, meaning the cartilage is swollen. It takes from a few days to a few months for it to go away, but it's not dangerous at all. It can be quite painful, but the right medicine will help. Ask your doctor.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of cartilage?
Chondritis= Chondr/o meaning cartilage, and -itis meaning inflammation.Chondritis
What is gastrocondritis?
You may actually be referring to a medical ailment called: costo-chondritis - an ailment that refers to an inflammation of the rib cage. The etiology is viral in origin and care is symptomatic (ie, relieve the pain).
What are coastal countries?
Do you mean "costal chondritis"? If so, that means inflammation of the joints in the sternum where the ribs attach to the centerpiece of the chest (sternum) in front.With this, one can have chest pain especially when stretching the arms, breathing, or pushing on on the front of the chest.Typically goes away over time, and is relieved by anti-inflammatories-- like Motrin/Ibuprofen.
What causes ear cartilage to swell and get red and thick?
This is generally caused by an alleric reaction to something either in the atmosphere or something touched and transferred to the ear area. This is normally not caused by the consumption of something. A quick treatment would be to take an over the counter medicine like claritin.
Perichondritis?
DefinitionPerichondritis is an infection of the skin and tissue surrounding the cartilage of the outer ear.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsCartilage is the thick tissue that creates the shape of the nose and the outer ear. All cartilage has a thin layer of tissue around it called the perichondrium. This covering helps provide nutrients to the cartilage.The most common bacteria that causes perichondritis infection is Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Perichondritis is usually caused by injury to the ear due to ear surgery, ear piercing (especially piercing of the cartilage), or contact sports. Ear piercing through the cartilage is probably the most significant risk factor today. Surgery, burns, and acupuncture also increase the risk of infection.Perichondritis can cause severe damage to the ear structure if it becomes chondritis -- infection of the cartilage itself.SymptomsA painful, red ear is the most common symptom. At first the infection will look like a skin infection (cellulitis), but it quickly worsens and involves the perichondrium.The redness usually surrounds an area of injury, such as a cut or scrape. There may also be fever, and -- in more severe cases -- fluid draining from the wound.Signs and testsPerichondritis is diagnosed based on the person's medical history and by looking at the ear. If there is a history of trauma to the ear and the ear is red and very tender, then perichondritis is diagnosed. There may be a change in the normal shape of the ear. The ear may look swollen.TreatmentTreatment consists of antibiotics, either by mouth or directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous line (IV). If there is a trapped collection of pus, surgery may be necessary to drain this fluid and remove any dead skin and cartilage.Expectations (prognosis)What happens depends on how quickly the infection is diagnosed and treated. If antibiotics are taken early on, full recovery is expected. In more advanced cases, when the infection involves the ear cartilage (chondritis), part of the ear may die and need to be surgically removed. If so, plastic surgery may be needed to restore the ear to its normal shape.ComplicationsIf not treated early enough, the infection can spread to the ear cartilage. This would require removal of the damaged part and possibly cosmetic surgery to restore it to a normal shape.Calling your health care providerIf you suffer any trauma to your ear (a scratch, blow, or piercing) and then develop pain and redness over the stiff part of the outer ear, contact your health care provider. You may need to take antibiotics.PreventionThe best way to prevent this infection is to avoid piercing your ear through the cartilage (as opposed to the ear lobe). The popularity of cartilage piercing has led to a significant increase in the number of perichondritis and chondritis cases.ReferencesGuss J, Ruckenstein MJ. Infections of the external ear. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2010:chap 137.Reviewed ByReview Date: 08/03/2010Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Seth Schwartz, MD, MPH, Otolaryngologist, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Pain and spasms in upper right side of abdomen?
Some of the causes of pain and spasms in upper right side of abdomin: 1- inflamation of the gall bladder 2- gall stone-biliary colic- 3- liver diseases eg. hepatitis, cysts, tumors 4- gall bladder tumors, stones, 6- Right kidney diseases eg. stones, tumors, infarctions etc. 7- many metabolic diseases affecting liver 8- vascular and blood diseases eg. thrombocytopenia, sickle cell diseases 9- diseases of the right lower side of the lung eg. pneumonia, infarction 10- duodanal and gastric ulcerations 11- thoracic cage diseases eg. muscle spasms, chondritis, osteomylitis etc... 12- congenital biliary and hepatic malformations
